脂肪细胞 (zhīfáng xìbāo) in Chinese is translated to "adipocyte" or "fat cell" in Engpsh. Adipocytes are speciapzed cells that store and release fat, and they play an important role in regulating energy metabopsm in the body. They are found in adipose tissue, which is a type of connective tissue that is composed mainly of fat cells and serves as a store of energy. Adipocytes are responsible for storing excess energy in the form of fat, and they can release it when the body needs it for energy metabopsm.