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胖 (pàng, fat) - use 奘 (zàng) when emphasizing a robust or strong physique rather than just size.
Common mistakes include confusing 奘 with similar characters that have different meanings, such as 瘦 (shòu), which means thin. This character is generally used in informal contexts when describing someone's stature but can also appear in more formal descriptions of strength. Pay attention to the fourth tone, as mispronouncing it could lead to misunderstandings.
While 奘 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, understanding it can help learners connect to other words related to body types and physical descriptions. Students at this level should focus on expanding their vocabulary around adjectives describing physical characteristics.
Learners often confuse 奘 with 胖 (pàng), which strictly means 'fat' without the additional connotation of strength. For example, saying '他很胖' (tā hěn pàng) is less nuanced than '他很奘' (tā hěn zàng) if you want to imply a strong build.
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Etymology of 奘
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Case file: 奘
- 1The meaning half大 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half壯 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaybig
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say fat, stout, thick; powerful, stocky in Chinese
“fat, stout, thick; powerful, stocky” in Chinese is奘
The character 奘 (zàng) refers to a state of being fat, stout, or thick. It can also connote power or strength, often used to describe a person's build as robust or stocky. In various contexts, it emphasizes the physical attributes of size and stature, sometimes with a positive connotation of strength or health.
When to use 奘
Common mistakes include confusing 奘 with similar characters that have different meanings, such as 瘦 (shòu), which means thin. This character is generally used in informal contexts when describing someone's stature but can also appear in more formal descriptions of strength. Pay attention to the fourth tone, as mispronouncing it could lead to misunderstandings.
奘 or something close to it
胖 (pàng, fat) - use 奘 (zàng) when emphasizing a robust or strong physique rather than just size.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 奘 with 胖 (pàng), which strictly means 'fat' without the additional connotation of strength. For example, saying '他很胖' (tā hěn pàng) is less nuanced than '他很奘' (tā hěn zàng) if you want to imply a strong build.
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Grammar Patterns of 奘
奘 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
Complete the Sentence
这棵树很____.
This tree is very stout.
Example Sentences for 奘 (1)
Reorder the Sentence
This tree is very stout.
Word Family of 奘
Compound Meaning
What does 玄奘 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 奘
It can be both, depending on the context. It's often used positively to denote strength and health.
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