Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
身体
shēntǐ
Description
“身体”指人的整个躯体，也常常用来说一个人健不健康。
"身体" refers to the whole human body and is often used to talk about a person's health.
我们常说“身体好”或者“注意身体”。
We often say "身体好" (good health) or "注意身体" (take care of your body).
Meanings
身体shēntǐ
the body (physical form)
运动对身体很好。
Exercise is good for the body.
身体shēntǐ
one's health; physical condition
爷爷的身体很健康。
Grandpa is very healthy.
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Notes
- Etymology
身 (body) + 体 (body/form), two similar characters combined for emphasis.
- Nuance
often used as a polite way to ask about someone's health.
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