Chinese
shēntǐ
Meaning: body; health
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

身體
身
體
身体
身
体

Example sentences

Exercising a lot is good for the body.
爺爺身體不舒服,我帶他去醫院看病。
爷爷身体不舒服,我带他去医院看病。
Grandpa isn't feeling well, so I'm taking him to the hospital.
這藥雖然很苦,但對身體有好處。
这药虽然很苦,但对身体有好处。
Although this medicine is bitter, it is good for the body.
醫生說他的身體狀況很穩定。
医生说他的身体状况很稳定。
The doctor said his physical condition is very stable.
他因身體狀況不佳,功課進度落後很多。
他因身体状况不佳,功课进度落后很多。
He fell far behind in his schoolwork due to poor health.
他每天堅持運動,以維持身體健康。
他每天坚持运动,以维持身体健康。
He insists on exercising every day to maintain good health.
多吃蔬菜對身體好。
多吃蔬菜对身体好。
Eating more vegetables is good for your body.
身體健康是工作的基本前提。
身体健康是工作的基本前提。
Good health is a basic prerequisite for work.
長期熬夜會對身體造成不良影響。
长期熬夜会对身体造成不良影响。
Staying up late for a long time will have a negative impact on the body.
她每天早上都鍛鍊身體以保持健康。
她每天早上都锻炼身体以保持健康。
She exercises every morning to stay healthy.

Usage Notes

Refers to the physical body or one's health condition.

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