脂肪

zhī fáng
HSK 6
body fat
noun

Example Sentences

人体内的脂肪可以储存能量。
rén tǐnèi de zhīfáng kěyǐ chǔcún néngliàng 。
The fat in the human body can store energy.
减少脂肪的摄入有助于保持健康。
jiǎnshǎo zhīfáng de shè rù yǒuzhù yú bǎochí jiànkāng 。
Reducing fat intake helps to maintain health.
适量的脂肪对身体是必要的。
shìliàng de zhīfáng duì shēntǐ shì bìyào de 。
A moderate amount of fat is necessary for the body.

Individual Characters

脂zhī
fat, rouge (cosmetics), resin
肪fáng
animal fat

Words with similar meanings

油脂yóuzhī
oils and fats
Typically refers to both animal and plant fats, can be considered more technical.

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