胖子

胖子 is a common Chinese term for 'fat person' or 'plump person'. It is used to describe someone who has a heavier body build, often with a casual or affectionate tone depending on context.

The character 胖 (pàng) means 'fat' or 'plump', and 子 (zǐ) is a suffix often used to form nouns, especially for people or things that are small or endearing. Together, 胖子 literally translates to 'fat one' or 'plump one', and is commonly used in everyday speech.

While it can be used neutrally, it may also carry a slightly teasing or playful connotation, depending on the speaker's intent. In some contexts, it may be considered informal or even slightly disrespectful, so it's important to consider the relationship between speakers when using it.