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身体 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say shēntǐ slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
身体用来指代人的整体或某个部位。
shēntǐ lái yòng zhǐ dài rén de zǒng tǐ huò gè bù pò.
身体 is used to refer to a person's whole body or a specific part of the body.
Context note
身体常用于描述健康状况或日常活动。
shēntǐ cháng yòng yú miáo huì jiàn kāng kuàng zhuàng huò rì cháng dòng huó.
身体 is often used to describe health conditions or daily activities.
5 examples
我今天感觉身体不舒服。
wǒ jīn tiān gǎn jué shēn tǐ bù shū fú。
I feel unwell today.
他经常锻炼身体。
tā jīng cháng duàn liàn shēn tǐ。
He often exercises to keep fit.
身体很重要，要多喝水。
shēn tǐ hěn zhòng yào， yào duō hē shuǐ。
The body is very important; drink more water.
医生检查我的身体。
yī shēng jiǎn chá wǒ de shēn tǐ。
The doctor examined my body.
保护好自己的身体很重要。
bǎo hù hǎo zì jǐ de shēn tǐ hěn zhòng yào。
It's very important to protect your own body.
5 mini stories
妈妈告诉我，要多吃蔬菜水果保护身体。
mā ma gào sù wǒ， yào duō chī shū cài shuǐ guǒ bǎo hù shēn tǐ。
Mom told me to eat more vegetables and fruits to protect my body.
每天早上跑步可以锻炼身体。
měi tiān zǎo shàng pǎo bù kě yǐ duàn liàn shēn tǐ。
Running every morning can exercise the body.
生病了要多休息，让身体恢复健康。
shēng bìng le yào duō xiū xi， ràng shēn tǐ huī fù jiàn kāng。
When you are sick, rest more to help your body recover.
睡觉前要洗个澡，保持身体清洁。
shuì jiào qián yào xǐ gè zǎo， bǎo chí shēn tǐ qīng jié。
Before bed, take a bath to keep your body clean.
多吃鱼肉可以补充身体营养。
duō chī yú ròu kě yǐ bǔ chōng shēn tǐ yíng yǎng。
Eating more fish and meat can provide the body with nutrients.