Definition
肥大 is a stative verb (adjective) that covers three related but distinct meanings depending on context. For clothing, it means 'loose' or 'oversized' — the opposite of 紧 (tight). For a person's body, it describes a stout or plump build, often with a positive connotation of strength. In medical contexts, it refers to hypertrophy — the enlargement of an organ (e.g., 心脏肥大 'cardiac hypertrophy'). The right English equivalent depends entirely on what is being described.
s.v.
(of clothing) looseoversized(of body) stoutplump(medical) hypertrophicenlarged
Examples
- 肥大,。Zhè jiàn yīfu tài féi dà le, bú shìhé nǐ.This piece of clothing is too loose; it doesn't suit you.
- 肥大,。Tā shēncái féi dà, kàn qǐlái hěn qiángzhuàng.He has a stout build and looks very strong.
- 肥大,。Yīshēng shuō tā xīnzàng féi dà, xūyào zhìliáo.The doctor said his heart is hypertrophic and needs treatment.
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