躯 (qū) - Body — refers to the human body, physical & often used in formal or literary contexts.

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qū ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

情仁

躯 · qū

Body — refers to the human body, physical form, or corpse;

often used in formal or literary contexts.

Body — refers to the human body, physicaloften used in formal or literary contexts.

Usage highlights

Human bodyPhysical formSacrifice one's lifeBody and soulCorpseBody shape

Synonyms

  • 身— body, person (more common and versatile)
  • 体— body, form (more neutral and general)

Antonyms

  • 魂— soul, spirit (opposite of physical body)
  • 心— heart, mind (opposite of physical form)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He sacrificed his body for the country (为国捐躯).
  • The sculpture depicts the human form (人体躯干).
  • She has a graceful physique (优美的身躯).
  • The soldier's remains were recovered (遗体躯壳).

Collocations

  • Human body(身躯)
  • Physical form(躯干)
  • Sacrifice one's life(捐躯)
  • Body and soul(躯壳与灵魂)
  • Corpse(躯骸)
  • Body shape(躯形)

Idioms

  • To sacrifice one's life for a cause(为国捐躯)
  • The body is the vehicle of the soul(身为心之躯)
  • To risk life and limb(粉身碎躯)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese philosophy, the body (躯) is often contrasted with the soul or spirit (魂/心).
  • The character carries formal and sometimes solemn connotations, especially in contexts of sacrifice.
  • Used in classical literature to refer to the physical vessel of human existence.

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