躰 (tǐ) - Body — an archaic or variant form of & refers to the physical form, substance, or main

躰Tone 3

tǐ ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

檀婷

躰 · tǐ

Body — an archaic or variant form of 体 (body);

refers to the physical form, substance, or main part of something.

Body — an archaic or variant form ofrefers to the physical form, substance, or main

Usage highlights

Human bodyPhysical bodyMain bodyBody shapeBody typeBody and soul

Synonyms

  • 体— body, form, substance
  • 身— body, person, oneself
  • 躯— human body, physique

Antonyms

  • 魂— soul, spirit
  • 神— spirit, god, mind

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The human body (人体) is complex.
  • This is the main body of the text (文本的主体).
  • Physical fitness (身体锻炼) is important.
  • The substance of the matter (事情的躰质) was unclear.

Collocations

  • Human body(人体)
  • Physical body(身体)
  • Main body(主体)
  • Body shape(躰形)
  • Body type(躰质)
  • Body and soul(躰魄)

Idioms

  • Body and mind united(身心一体)
  • To experience personally(身体力行)
  • To know something thoroughly(体大思精)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 躰 is a historical variant of 体, sharing the same meaning of 'body' or 'substance'.
  • In traditional Chinese philosophy, the body is seen as integral to one's being, not separate from mind or spirit.
  • The character appears in some classical texts and historical documents.

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