noun HSK 4
Traditional 體重
body weight · weight
Meaning
体重 refers to a person's body weight, the measurement of how heavy someone is. It is commonly used in medical contexts, fitness discussions, and everyday conversations about health and appearance.
Usage
体重 is a neutral, medical term used in formal and informal settings. Native speakers use it when discussing weight at the doctor's office, gym, or in diet conversations. It's often paired with verbs like 增加 (to increase), 减少 (to decrease), or 保持 (to maintain). More colloquial than 身体重量 but more formal than just saying 重.
Examples
- 01我最近体重增加了五公斤。.I've gained five kilograms recently.
- 02医生建议她控制体重。.The doctor advised her to control her weight.
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Common collocations
- 体重增加to gain weight
- 体重下降to lose weight
- 控制体重to control one's weight
- 标准体重standard weight, ideal weight
Origin
Compound of 体 (body) and 重 (weight/heavy), literally meaning 'body heaviness' or 'body weight'. The term emerged in modern Chinese medical terminology.