adjective HSK 5
thin and weak · emaciated · gaunt
Meaning
削瘦 describes a person who appears thin, gaunt, or emaciated, often suggesting weight loss or a frail physical condition. The word carries a slightly negative connotation, implying the person looks unhealthily thin rather than simply slim.
Usage
This term is typically used to describe someone's physical appearance after illness, hardship, or stress. It emphasizes the visible thinness in the face and body, often evoking concern or sympathy. More formal than casual speech, often appearing in literary or descriptive contexts.
Examples
- 01经过几个月的治疗，她的面容显得削瘦了许多。, .After several months of treatment, her face appeared much more gaunt.
- 02他身材削瘦，看起来很憔悴。, .He has a thin physique and looks haggard.
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Common collocations
- 面容削瘦gaunt face
- 身材削瘦thin physique
- 变得削瘦to become gaunt
Antonyms
Origin
削 originally means 'to cut away' or 'to pare down,' combined with 瘦 (thin), creating an image of someone whose flesh has been 'cut away,' leaving them gaunt.