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    Expressing 'fat' or 'chubby' with 胖 (pàng)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Subject + 胖胖的

    Explanation

    胖 (pàng) is an adjective meaning 'fat' or 'chubby.' It describes someone or something that is plump or overweight. It can be reduplicated as 胖胖的 to create a softer, more affectionate tone meaning 'plump' or 'pudgy.'

    Examples

    • 小时候我很瘦，现在却越来越胖了。

      Xiǎo shíhou wǒ hěn shòu, xiànzài què yuè lái yuè pàng le.

      I was very thin as a child, but now I'm getting fatter and fatter.

    • 那只胖胖的橘猫特别可爱。

      Nà zhī pàngpàng de jú māo tèbié kě'ài.

      That chubby orange cat is especially cute.

    • 过年吃太多，感觉自己又胖了一圈。

      Guònián chī tài duō, gǎnjué zìjǐ yòu pàng le yī quān.

      I ate too much during New Year and feel like I've gained weight again.

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