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March 24, 2026
脂肪zhīfáng(zhi1fang2)
脂肪 (zhīfáng) refers to fat, which can be found in both animals and plants, and is an essential nutrient in the diet. It is commonly discussed in contexts related to health and nutrition, particularly in discussions about body composition and dietary choices. Understanding this term is crucial for engaging with topics on weight management and healthy eating.
Strokes18Frequency#6297DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese cuisine, fat is often appreciated for its flavor-enhancing properties, particularly in traditional dishes where it contributes to richness and texture. The concept of balancing fat in the diet is important in health discussions, reflecting a broader awareness of nutrition in Chinese culture.
Memory Tip
Think of 脂 (zhī) as 'grease' and 肪 (fáng) as 'flame.' Imagine cooking with greasy oil that catches fire, which represents how fat can be both a source of energy and a potential health concern. The character 脂 combines the radical for meat (肉) on the left, reminding you that fat comes from animal sources, while 肪 suggests something that 'fatten' or adds weight.
Meanings of 脂肪
zhīfáng(zhi1fang2)
1fat (in the body, in a plant, or in food)
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脂肪Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#6297Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6AdvancedBCT✓CEFRC2
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脂肪 (zhīfáng) vs 油脂 (yóuzhī) — use 脂肪 for a focus on fat as a nutrient, while 油脂 emphasizes fats and oils in cooking or food preparation.
Usage Notes
脂肪 is typically used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in health-related discussions. A common mistake is confusing it with other types of fats or oils, such as 油 (yóu), which refers specifically to cooking oils. Be mindful of tone errors; using the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 脂肪 connects with other health-related vocabulary like 营养 (yíngyǎng, nutrition) and 卡路里 (kǎlùlǐ, calorie). Focus on the nutritional discussions where this term appears, and practice using it in context with associated terms to deepen understanding.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 脂肪 with 胆固醇 (dǎngùchún, cholesterol), thinking they are interchangeable. Remember, 脂肪 refers specifically to fat, while 胆固醇 is a type of fat found in the blood.
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How to say fat (in the body, in a plant, or in food) in Chinese
“fat (in the body, in a plant, or in food)” in Chinese is脂肪zhīfáng
脂肪 (zhīfáng) refers to fat, which can be found in both animals and plants, and is an essential nutrient in the diet. It is commonly discussed in contexts related to health and nutrition, particularly in discussions about body composition and dietary choices. Understanding this term is crucial for engaging with topics on weight management and healthy eating.
When to use 脂肪
脂肪 is typically used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in health-related discussions. A common mistake is confusing it with other types of fats or oils, such as 油 (yóu), which refers specifically to cooking oils. Be mindful of tone errors; using the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely.
脂肪 or something close to it
脂肪 (zhīfáng) vs 油脂 (yóuzhī) — use 脂肪 for a focus on fat as a nutrient, while 油脂 emphasizes fats and oils in cooking or food preparation.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 脂肪 with 胆固醇 (dǎngùchún, cholesterol), thinking they are interchangeable. Remember, 脂肪 refers specifically to fat, while 胆固醇 is a type of fat found in the blood.
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Grammar Patterns of 脂肪
脂肪 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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不断有人提醒我们要减少____的摄入量。
We are constantly being reminded to cut down our fat intake.
Example Sentences for 脂肪 (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.
