Meaning
减重 literally means 'to reduce weight' and is commonly used to describe the process of losing body weight. It's a neutral, straightforward term often used in health, fitness, and medical contexts. Unlike some alternatives, it focuses specifically on the numerical reduction of weight rather than the aesthetic goal of becoming thinner.
Usage
减重 is a fairly formal or medical term compared to colloquial alternatives like 减肥. It's frequently used in healthcare settings, weight management programs, scientific discussions, and by fitness professionals. Native speakers often use it when discussing weight loss in a clinical or serious context, or when referring to measurable weight reduction goals.
Examples
- 01医生建议我减重十公斤来改善健康状况。.The doctor advised me to lose ten kilograms to improve my health condition.
- 02她通过合理饮食和运动成功减重了。.She successfully lost weight through proper diet and exercise.
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Common collocations
- 减重计划weight loss plan
- 减重手术weight loss surgery, bariatric surgery
- 成功减重successfully lose weight
- 减重目标weight loss goal
Antonyms
Origin
The word is a straightforward compound: 减 (reduce) + 重 (weight). It became more common in modern Chinese as weight management and health consciousness increased in Chinese-speaking societies.