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身 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say shēn slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
身表示身体，也可表示自己。
shēn biǎo shì shēn tǐ， yě kě biǎo shì zì jǐ。
Body can mean the body or oneself.
Context note
身常出现在身体、穿着和位置里。
shēn cháng chū xiàn zài shēn tǐ 、 chuān zhe hé wèi zhì lǐ。
Body often appears in body, clothing, and position.
5 examples
他全身很热。
tā quán shēn hěn rè。
His whole body is hot.
请注意身边。
qǐng zhù yì shēn biān。
Please pay attention to your surroundings.
她身体很好。
tā shēn tǐ hěn hǎo。
Her body is in good health.
这件衣服上身很好看。
zhè jiàn yī fu shàng shēn hěn hǎo kàn。
This piece of clothing looks good on the upper body.
他亲身经历过。
tā qīn shēn jīng lì guò。
He experienced it personally.
5 mini stories
冬天的时候，我全身都穿得很暖。
dōng tiān de shí hòu， wǒ quán shēn dōu chuān dé hěn nuǎn。
In winter, I dress warmly all over my body.
他站在我身边，离我很近。
tā zhàn zài wǒ shēn biān， lí wǒ hěn jìn。
He stood beside me, very close to me.
老师提醒大家注意身体。
lǎo shī tí xǐng dà jiā zhù yì shēn tǐ。
The teacher reminded everyone to take care of their body.
她亲身去看了那个地方。
tā qīn shēn qù kàn le nà ge dì fāng。
She went to see that place herself.
我觉得这件上衣上身很舒服。
wǒ jué de zhè jiàn shàng yī shàng shēn hěn shū fú。
I think this top feels comfortable on the body.