Comparing "fei" and "pang"
肥 (féi) and 胖 (pàng) are both adjectives that mean "fat" and both are used in informal and formal settings. 胖 is the more normal word for "fat," while 肥 which is used to describe an animal that is fat or fatty meat, or to exaggerate "fat" for a person. When discussing going on a diet or trying to lose weight, 减肥 (jiǎnféi) is the only choice. A final difference is that only 肥 can be used to describe clothes that are loose-fitting or baggy.
| 肥 (féi) | 胖 (pàng) | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | fatty | fat |
| Part of Speech | adjective | adjective |
| Formality | flexible | flexible |
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胖 is the default word for "fat"
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肥 can be "fat" for an animal, meat, or a person
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Use 肥 when talking about losing weight
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“胖”是指一个人有很多肉，体型宽广，但是很结实；“肥”是指脂肪较多，通常形容动物，形容人的话，带有贬义或者蔑视的作用；
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