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切身

qiè shēn

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • personal

Definition

切身

personal; of direct concern to oneself

Usage

常用于形容与自身利益、经历或感受直接相关的事物,如“切身利益”“切身体会”。

Often used to describe matters directly related to one's own interests, experiences, or feelings, e.g., 'vital interests' or 'personal experience'.

Examples

  • 1 这是一个关乎群众切身利益的问题。 (This is an issue concerning the vital interests of the public.)
  • 2 我对此有切身体会。 (I have personal experience with this.)
  • 3 政府应该关注百姓的切身需求。 (The government should pay attention to the people's basic needs.)
  • 4 切身经历让我明白了很多道理。 (Personal experiences have taught me a lot.)
  • 5 保护环境与每个人的切身利益息息相关。 (Protecting the environment is closely related to everyone's personal interests.)
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