Chinese

shēn
Meaning: body; self; status; life; personally
Part of Speech: Noun

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身

Example sentences

Although he is a leader, he always leads by example.
鍛鍊身體對健康非常重要。
锻炼身体对健康非常重要。
Exercising the body is very important for health.
他身兼數職,每天都很忙碌。
他身兼数职,每天都很忙碌。
He holds several positions simultaneously and is very busy every day.
他扭過身來看著我。
他扭过身来看著我。
He turned around to look at me.
無論身在何處,親情的溫暖始終是我們最堅強的後盾。
无论身在何处,亲情的温暖始终是我们最坚强的后盾。
No matter where we are, the warmth of family affection is always our strongest support.
他穿著那身西裝顯得非常瀟灑。
他穿著那身西装显得非常潇洒。
He looks very elegant in that suit.
傳說中的鳳凰身披五綵羽毛。
传说中的凤凰身披五彩羽毛。
The legendary phoenix is draped in five-colored feathers.
身在異鄉的遊子,每逢佳節總是格外思念親人。
身在异乡的游子,每逢佳节总是格外思念亲人。
A wanderer in a foreign land misses their family especially during holidays.
身為晚輩,我們應該聽取長輩的建議。
身为晚辈,我们应该听取长辈的建议。
As juniors, we should listen to the advice of our elders.
身為法律從業者,他的職責是伸張正義。
身为法律从业者,他的职责是伸张正义。
As a legal professional, his duty is to uphold justice.

Usage Notes

A versatile character referring to the physical body, one's self, or social status.

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