膅 (táng) - Fat, plump — archaic term referring to obesity

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Fat, plump — archaic term referring to obesity or corpulence, now rarely used in modern Chinese.

Fat, plump — archaic term referring to obesity

Usage highlights

Corpulent bodyPlump appearanceExcessive fatObese condition

Synonyms

  • 胖— fat, plump
  • 肥— fat, obese
  • 丰满— plump, full-figured

Antonyms

  • 瘦— thin, skinny
  • 瘠— lean, emaciated

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text described the noble as being quite plump (膅).
  • In classical medicine, certain conditions were associated with excessive fatness (膅).
  • This character appears in historical descriptions of body types (膅).

Collocations

  • Corpulent body(膅体)
  • Plump appearance(膅貌)
  • Excessive fat(膅肥)
  • Obese condition(膅症)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears primarily in classical Chinese texts and medical literature.
  • Represents an archaic understanding of body composition and health.
  • Rarely used in contemporary language, mainly of historical interest.

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