Meaning
偏胖 means to be somewhat overweight or on the heavier side. The character 偏 means 'to lean toward' or 'somewhat,' while 胖 means 'fat' or 'overweight.' Together, they soften the directness of calling someone fat, indicating they are only slightly or moderately above average weight.
Usage
This is a polite, euphemistic way to describe someone who is overweight without being harsh. It's commonly used in everyday conversation when discussing body types or when being tactful. Native speakers prefer this over the blunt 胖 when being considerate, especially when talking about someone's appearance directly.
Examples
- 01他最近有点偏胖，需要多运动。, .He's been a bit on the heavy side lately and needs to exercise more.
- 02这条裤子适合身材偏胖的人穿。.These pants are suitable for people with a heavier build.
Characters
Common collocations
- 身材偏胖have a heavier build
- 有点偏胖a little on the heavy side
- 显得偏胖appear to be on the heavy side
Antonyms
Origin
偏 originally means 'slanted' or 'partial,' and has evolved to mean 'somewhat' or 'rather' when modifying adjectives. 胖 depicts a person (月/肉, flesh radical) who is half (半) flesh, suggesting being fleshy or plump.