verb phrase HSK 4
Traditional 變瘦
to become thin · to lose weight · to get slimmer
Meaning
This verb phrase combines 变 (to become/change) with 瘦 (thin/slim) to express the process of becoming thinner or losing weight. It describes a change in body size or shape, typically viewed as a positive transformation in modern Chinese culture, though it can also refer to unhealthy weight loss.
Usage
Commonly used in everyday conversation about health, diet, and appearance. The phrase can refer to intentional weight loss through diet and exercise, or unintentional weight loss due to illness or stress. It's neutral in tone and appropriate for both formal and informal contexts. Often paired with time expressions to indicate how quickly the change occurred.
Examples
- 01她最近变瘦了很多，一定是减肥成功了。, .She's become much thinner recently; she must have succeeded in losing weight.
- 02他生病以后变瘦了，看起来很憔悴。, .He became thinner after getting sick and looks quite haggard.
Characters
Common collocations
- 变瘦了has become thinner
- 想变瘦want to become thinner
- 明显变瘦obviously became thinner
- 迅速变瘦rapidly became thinner