显瘦

• Pinyin: xiǎn shòu
• Hanzi breakdown: 显 (make appear) + 瘦 (slim) -> make the body look slimmer.

Meaning

To make someone look slimmer. It is usually used for clothing cuts, colors, patterns, poses, and camera angles.

显瘦 is a practical shopping term rather than a medical or moral judgment. Use it carefully so it does not become body shaming.

Examples

1. 这条直筒裤很显瘦，腿型也顺。 These straight-leg trousers are very slimming, and they make the legs look nice and smooth.
2. 黑色不一定都显瘦，版型更重要。 Black does not always make you look slimmer; the cut matters more.
3. 她拍照侧身站，会更显瘦一点。 If she stands at an angle for photos, she'll look a bit slimmer.

Usage Guide

Context: fashion, shopping, photography

Tone: descriptive, practical

Do Say

• 这条直筒裤很显瘦，腿型也顺。
• 黑色不一定都显瘦，版型更重要。

Don't Say

• Do not use it to criticize someone's body.

Common Mistakes

• Assuming only dark colors 显瘦; fit and fabric matter too.

Origin & History

From 显, to make appear, and 瘦, slim, in clothing and photo advice.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern Mandarin

Generation: Broadly understood

Social background: Common among fashion shoppers

Regional notes: Very common in Mainland fashion commerce.