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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
体重tǐzhòngbody weightHSK 4, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #4294, Medium
tǐzhòng(ti3zhong4)ti zhong T3
  1. 1body weight
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March 24, 2026

体重(體重)tǐzhòng(ti3zhong4)

体重 (tǐ zhòng) refers to a person's body weight, commonly used in health and fitness contexts. It is an important measure in discussions about nutrition, exercise, and overall health. The term can refer to both the concept of weight itself and the act of measuring one's weight.

Strokes16Frequency#4294DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, discussions about 体重 can reflect societal values around health and beauty, similar to many cultures. Weight management is often emphasized in relation to traditional health practices and modern fitness trends.

Memory Tip

Imagine a '体' (body) standing on a scale, with a big '重' (heavy) weight pressing down on it. Visualize the body in a gym trying to lift weights and struggling under the heaviness, which can help you remember that 体重 relates to body weight.

Meanings of 体重

tǐzhòng(ti3zhong4)
1body weight
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About 体重

体重Simplified
體重Traditional
16Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L4IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1

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AI Study Notes for 体重

Quick Contrast

斤 (jīn) vs 公斤 (gōngjīn): 斤 is a traditional unit of weight often used in casual contexts, while 公斤 refers specifically to the kilogram, which is the standard unit of measurement in scientific and formal contexts.

Usage Notes

Ensure you use this term in appropriate contexts, such as medical discussions or fitness goals. A common mistake is to confuse 体重 with 体型 (body shape); remember that the former refers to weight specifically. The phrase is usually informal but can be used in formal health discussions as well.

HSK Study Tips

体重 is relevant for HSK Level 3 learners, as it connects with vocabulary related to health and measurement. Focus on associating this term with other health-related words like 身高 (height) and 饮食 (diet) to build a comprehensive vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly say '体型' instead of '体重' when referring to weight. Remember that 体型 means body shape, while 体重 specifically refers to weight.

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Component Characters

体tǐbody
7 strokes亻
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重zhòngheavy
HSK 49 strokes里
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How to say body weight in Chinese

“body weight” in Chinese is体重tǐzhòng

体重 (tǐ zhòng) refers to a person's body weight, commonly used in health and fitness contexts. It is an important measure in discussions about nutrition, exercise, and overall health. The term can refer to both the concept of weight itself and the act of measuring one's weight.

When to use 体重

Ensure you use this term in appropriate contexts, such as medical discussions or fitness goals. A common mistake is to confuse 体重 with 体型 (body shape); remember that the former refers to weight specifically. The phrase is usually informal but can be used in formal health discussions as well.

体重 or something close to it

斤 (jīn) vs 公斤 (gōngjīn): 斤 is a traditional unit of weight often used in casual contexts, while 公斤 refers specifically to the kilogram, which is the standard unit of measurement in scientific and formal contexts.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly say '体型' instead of '体重' when referring to weight. Remember that 体型 means body shape, while 体重 specifically refers to weight.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 体重

You can say '你体重多少?' (Nǐ tǐ zhòng duō shǎo?), which translates to 'How much do you weigh?'

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