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    Describing someone as thin with 瘦 (shòu)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Subject + 瘦

    Explanation

    The adjective 瘦 (shòu) means "thin," "slim," or "skinny," describing a person or animal with little body fat. It can be neutral or carry a slightly negative connotation suggesting being too thin or frail, depending on context. It is one of the most common words for describing body type in Chinese.

    Examples

    • 他最近压力太大，人都瘦了一圈。

      tā zuìjìn yālì tài dà, rén dōu shòu le yī quān.

      He's been under too much pressure lately — he's lost a lot of weight.

    • 这条裤子太大了，你是不是又瘦了？

      zhè tiáo kùzi tài dà le, nǐ shì bú shì yòu shòu le?

      These pants are too big — have you lost weight again?

    • 那只流浪猫又瘦又脏，看着很可怜。

      nà zhī liúlàng māo yòu shòu yòu zāng, kàn zhe hěn kělián.

      That stray cat was thin and dirty, looking very pitiful.

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