When we talk about weight, you might already know the word 体重 (tǐzhòng) which means body weight. So, 增重 (zēngzhòng) literally means to 'increase weight' or 'add weight'. It's commonly used when someone wants to gain body weight, for example, for health reasons or for muscle building. You might hear it in conversations about fitness or diet. Conversely, if someone wants to lose weight, they would说 减肥 (jiǎnféi).
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- 增重 (zēng zhòng) means 'to gain weight'.
- It implies an increase in body mass, not necessarily fat.
- Often used in fitness or health contexts.
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他每天吃很多东西来增重。
He eats a lot every day to gain weight.
我最近锻炼，希望可以增重。
I've been exercising lately, hoping to gain weight.
医生建议她增重以保持健康。
The doctor advised her to gain weight to stay healthy.
增重对某些运动员来说很重要。
Gaining weight is important for some athletes.
她为了角色需要增重。
She needed to gain weight for the role.
增重和减肥一样，都需要时间和努力。
Gaining weight, like losing weight, requires time and effort.
他吃了很多高蛋白食物来增重。
He ate a lot of high-protein foods to gain weight.
如果你太瘦，应该考虑增重。
If you are too thin, you should consider gaining weight.
Summary
增重 (zēng zhòng) is a useful verb to describe the process of increasing one's body weight, whether for muscle gain or overall health.
- 增重 (zēng zhòng) means 'to gain weight'.
- It implies an increase in body mass, not necessarily fat.
- Often used in fitness or health contexts.
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