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The word 减肥 is formed by combining the character 减, meaning 'to reduce' or 'decrease,' with the character 肥, meaning 'fat' or 'obesity.' Together, they create a compound word that literally translates to 'reduce fat,' directly describing the process of losing weight.

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她正在努力减肥。

Tā zhèngzài nǔlì jiǎn féi.

She is trying hard to lose weight.

为了健康，他开始减肥。

Wèile jiànkāng, tā kāishǐ jiǎn féi.

For the sake of health, he started to lose weight.

我每天运动是为了减肥。

Wǒ měitiān yùndòng shì wèile jiǎn féi.

I exercise every day to lose weight.

虽然减肥很困难，但她没有放弃。

Suīrán jiǎn féi hěn kùnnán, dàn tā méiyǒu fàngqì.

Although losing weight is difficult, she did not give up.

科学减肥需要合理饮食和规律运动。

Kēxué jiǎn féi xūyào hélǐ yǐnshí hé guīlǜ yùndòng.

Scientific weight loss requires a reasonable diet and regular exercise.

Word Definition - 减肥

jiǎn féi to lose weight; to slim down

Individual Character Details

减 jiǎn
肥 féi