瘦了 (shòule) means 'to have lost weight' or 'to be thinner.' It is often used to describe someone who has undergone a noticeable change in body size, typically in a positive context. This term is commonly used in everyday conversations, particularly when discussing health, fitness, or appearance.
HSK 2, 16 strokes, Hard
shòule(shou4le5) T4
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May 27, 2026
瘦了shòule(shou4le5)
瘦了 (shòule) means 'to have lost weight' or 'to be thinner.' It is often used to describe someone who has undergone a noticeable change in body size, typically in a positive context. This term is commonly used in everyday conversations, particularly when discussing health, fitness, or appearance.
Strokes16Frequency#—DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, body image and health are often discussed openly among friends and family, making words related to weight loss common in everyday conversation. The concept of being '瘦' (thin) is sometimes associated with beauty and health, reflecting societal ideals.
Memory Tip
Imagine a skinny rabbit (瘦 shòu) running away quickly, leaving behind a big carrot that represents all the weight it has lost. The '了' (le) at the end indicates a change has occurred, so visualize the rabbit happily hopping away, lighter than before.
About 瘦了
瘦了Simplified
16Strokes
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L2ElementaryHSKKL1CEFRA1
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Quick Contrast
瘦 (shòu, thin) vs 细 (xì, slender) — use 瘦了 to emphasize weight loss rather than just slenderness.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a skinny rabbit (瘦 shòu) running away quickly, leaving behind a big carrot that represents all the weight it has lost. The '了' (le) at the end indicates a change has occurred, so visualize the rabbit happily hopping away, lighter than before.
Usage Notes
Learners often forget to use the character '了' when describing a change, mistakenly saying 瘦 instead of 瘦了. This term is informal and can be used in casual conversations, but be mindful of the context when discussing weight loss, as it can be sensitive for some individuals.
HSK Study Tips
At HSK Level 2, students should focus on recognizing and using simple past tense structures. 瘦了 can be connected with other verbs like '长' (to grow) and '胖' (to gain weight), helping learners describe physical changes more effectively.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, body image and health are often discussed openly among friends and family, making words related to weight loss common in everyday conversation. The concept of being '瘦' (thin) is sometimes associated with beauty and health, reflecting societal ideals.
Common Mistakes
A frequent mistake is to say '我瘦' instead of '我瘦了' when referring to personal weight loss. Additionally, learners might confuse it with similar terms like '胖了' (pàngle), which means 'to have gained weight.'
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Cultural Notes for 瘦了
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In Chinese culture, body image and health are often discussed openly among friends and family, making words related to weight loss common in everyday conversation. The concept of being '瘦' (thin) is sometimes associated with beauty and health, reflecting societal ideals.
Frequently Asked Questions about 瘦了
You can say '我瘦了很多' (Wǒ shòule hěnduō) which means 'I have lost a lot of weight.'
Yes, it can be used for animals, for example, '这只狗瘦了' (Zhè zhī gǒu shòule) means 'This dog has lost weight.'
Yes, 瘦 (shòu) simply means 'thin,' while 瘦了 indicates a change has happened, meaning 'has become thinner.'
