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    Referring to body weight with 体重 (tǐzhòng)

    Description & Modification
    Numbers & Quantity

    Structure

    体重 + Number + Unit

    Explanation

    The noun 体重 (tǐzhòng) means "body weight" and is used to describe how much a person or animal weighs. It is a formal and precise term commonly found in scientific, medical, and descriptive contexts. Pair 体重 with a number and unit of measurement to state a specific weight.

    Examples

    • 医生说我的体重有点偏高，需要控制饮食。

      yīshēng shuō wǒ de tǐzhòng yǒudiǎn piān gāo, xūyào kòngzhì yǐnshí.

      The doctor said my weight is a bit high and I need to control my diet.

    • 这只小猫的体重才三公斤，太轻了。

      zhè zhī xiǎo māo de tǐzhòng cái sān gōngjīn, tài qīng le.

      This kitten weighs only three kilograms — it's too light.

    • 她每天早上都会称一下体重。

      tā měitiān zǎoshang dōu huì chēng yīxià tǐzhòng.

      She weighs herself every morning.

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