gaining weight (polite term)
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to have gained weight (polite term)
formalA polite, euphemistic way to comment on someone (typically middle-aged or older) having put on weight. It carries a slightly congratulatory or neutral tone, often implying prosperity or good living.
Jǐ几
nián年
bù不
jiàn见
，
nín您
fā发
fú福
le了
。
It's been a few years; you've gained some weight.
Lǐ李
lǎo老
bǎn板
zuì最
jìn近
fā发
fú福
le了
bù不
shǎo少
。
Boss Li has gained quite a bit of weight recently.
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Guò过
nián年
huí回
jiā家
，
qīn亲
qi戚
dōu都
shuō说
wǒ我
fā发
fú福
le了
。
When I went home for the New Year, all my relatives said I had filled out.
Tā他
shēng生
huó活
ān安
yì逸
，
kāi开
shǐ始
fā发
fú福
le了
。
With his comfortable lifestyle, he's starting to gain weight.