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身子
shēnzi
Description
"身子"是口语里常用的词，意思是人的身体。
"身子" is a commonly used word in spoken language, meaning a person's body.
生病的时候，我们常说身子不舒服。
When sick, we often say 身子 is not feeling well.
Meanings
身子shēnzi
the body; one's physical health
你要多休息，注意身子。
You need to rest more and take care of your health.
身子shēnzi
the trunk or main part of the body
他转过身子看着我。
He turned around and looked at me.
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Notes
- Etymology
身 (body) plus the noun suffix 子, common in colloquial Chinese.
- Nuance
身子 is more colloquial than 身体, often used when speaking of health.
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