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March 24, 2026
肪fáng(fang2)
The character 肪 (fáng) refers to animal fat, particularly the type found in meat. It is commonly used in contexts related to cooking, food preparation, and nutrition, emphasizing the fatty aspect of certain meats or dishes.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese cuisine, the amount of fat in meat is often appreciated for its flavor and texture, as seen in dishes like 红烧肉 (hóngshāoròu), which is braised pork belly that highlights the use of 肪 for its rich taste.
Memory Tip
Think of the character 肪 as representing a plump, round piece of meat with fat. The radical 肉 (ròu), which means 'meat', suggests that this word relates to something meaty and fatty. Imagine a juicy steak that has a lot of marbling, making it deliciously rich.
Meanings of 肪
fáng(fang2)
1animal fat
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AI Study Notes for 肪
Memory Mnemonic
Think of the character 肪 as representing a plump, round piece of meat with fat. The radical 肉 (ròu), which means 'meat', suggests that this word relates to something meaty and fatty. Imagine a juicy steak that has a lot of marbling, making it deliciously rich.
Usage Notes
While 肪 specifically refers to animal fat, it is often confused with other types of fat, such as 植物油 (zhíwùyóu) for plant oils. It's typically used in more informal or culinary contexts rather than formal writing. Be cautious with the tone; it is pronounced in the second tone (fáng), which is different from the first tone in 房 (fáng), meaning house.
HSK Study Tips
Although 肪 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary lists, it relates to HSK Level 3 topics such as food and nutrition. Students should focus on recognizing this character in culinary contexts and practice its pronunciation to avoid confusion with similar-sounding words.
Cultural Note
In Chinese cuisine, the amount of fat in meat is often appreciated for its flavor and texture, as seen in dishes like 红烧肉 (hóngshāoròu), which is braised pork belly that highlights the use of 肪 for its rich taste.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 肪 (fáng) with 房 (fáng), meaning 'house', due to their similar pronunciation. Remember that 肪 relates to fat; a common mistake would be saying '我住在肪里' (wǒ zhù zài fáng lǐ) instead of '我住在房里' (wǒ zhù zài fáng lǐ), which means 'I live in a house.'
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Grammar Patterns of 肪
肪 carries one core meaning. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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不断有人提醒我们要减少脂____的摄入量。
We are constantly being reminded to cut down our fat intake.
Example Sentences for 肪 (10)
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不断有人提醒我们要减少脂肪的摄入量。
bù duàn yǒu rén tí xǐng wǒ mén yào jiǎn shǎo zhī fáng de shè rù liáng。
We are constantly being reminded to cut down our fat intake.
The body is made up primarily of bone, muscle, and fat.
5
我们的骨髓中含有小球状的脂肪。
wǒ mén de gǔ suǐ zhōng hán yǒu xiǎo qiú zhuàng de zhī fáng。
Our bone marrow contains fat in the form of small globules.
6
医生叫他不要吃高脂肪的食物.
yī shēng jiào tā bù yào chī gāo zhī fáng de shí wù.
The doctor told him to stay away from fat food.
7
过量食用的红肉中脂肪和卡路里含量很高。
guò liáng shí yòng de hóng ròu zhōng zhī fáng hé kǎ lù lǐ hán liáng hěn gāo。
Red meat, eaten to excess, is very high in fat and calories.
8
女性的身体内脂肪与水分的比例往往更高。
nǚ xìng de shēn tǐ nèi zhī fáng yǔ shuǐ fēn de bǐ lì wǎng wǎng gēng gāo。
Women's bodies tend to have a higher proportion of fat to water.
9
希腊酸奶比高脂浓奶油所含脂肪要少得多。
xī là suān nǎi bǐ gāo zhī nóng nǎi yóu suǒ hán zhī fáng yào shǎo dé duō。
Greek yogurt contains much less fat than double cream.
10
理想情况下，人们应食用比现在少得多的脂肪。
lǐ xiǎng qíng kuàng xià， ， rén mén yīng shí yòng bǐ xiàn zài shǎo dé duō de zhī。
People should, ideally, eat much less fat.
Cultural Notes for 肪
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese cuisine, the amount of fat in meat is often appreciated for its flavor and texture, as seen in dishes like 红烧肉 (hóngshāoròu), which is braised pork belly that highlights the use of 肪 for its rich taste.
Word Family of 肪
Words Containing This Character5
脂肪zhīfángfat (in the body, in a plant, or in food)
脂肪酸fatty acid
肪fánganimal fat
脂肪肝fatty liver
不饱和脂肪酸unsaturated fatty acid不飽和脂肪酸
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Compound Meaning
What does 脂肪 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 肪
肪 is commonly found in various meats like pork, beef, and lamb, especially in cuts that are known for their marbling or fatty content.
You can say '这块肉的肪很多' (zhè kuài ròu de fáng hěn duō), meaning 'This piece of meat has a lot of fat.'
Yes, 肪 is used in both spoken and written contexts, particularly in culinary discussions.
