protruding belly on a middle-aged man; beer belly
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protruding or pot belly; beer belly; paunch
informalA humorous and slightly teasing term referring to a man's protruding belly, often associated with middle age, a sedentary lifestyle, or enjoying food and drink. The name humorously likens the belly to that of a 'general' (将军), implying stature or indulgence. Commonly used in casual conversation.
Tā他
zhè这
jǐ几
nián年
yìng应
chou酬
duō多
，
yǐ已
jīng经
yǒu有
le了
jiāng将
jūn军
dù肚
。
He's had a lot of social engagements these past few years and has developed a beer belly.
Nǐ你
kàn看
tā他
nà那
ge个
jiāng将
jūn军
dù肚
，
yī一
kàn看
jiù就
shì是
shēng生
huó活
bú不
cuò错
。
Look at his pot belly; you can tell he lives well.
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Wèi为
le了
jiǎn减
diào掉
jiāng将
jūn军
dù肚
，
tā他
kāi开
shǐ始
jiān坚
chí持
měi每
tiān天
pǎo跑
bù步
。
To lose his paunch, he started running every day.
"
Jiāng将
jūn军
dù肚
"
shì是
yī一
zhǒng种
duì对
fā发
fú福
dù肚
zi子
de的
xì戏
chēng称
。
"Beer belly" is a playful nickname for a protruding stomach.