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身体

shēn tǐ

HSK 2

Meaning

  • the body
  • one's health

Definition

指人或动物的整个生理组织,有时特指躯干。

The entire physical structure of a human or animal, sometimes specifically referring to the torso.

Usage

通常用来指人的躯体,也可指健康状况。

Commonly used to refer to a person's physical body, and can also indicate health condition.

Examples

  • 1 他每天锻炼身体,所以非常健康。 (He exercises every day, so he is very healthy.)
  • 2 感冒时身体会感到无力。 (When you have a cold, your body feels weak.)
  • 3 她画了一幅关于人体结构的画。 (She drew a painting about the structure of the human body.)
  • 4 身体是革命的本钱。 (Health is the capital of revolution.)
  • 5 他因为身体不适而请假了。 (He took leave due to physical discomfort.)
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