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

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qū ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

情仁

軀 · qū

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

often used in formal or literary contexts.

Body — refers to the physical body, humanoften used in formal or literary contexts.

Usage highlights

Sacrifice one's lifeHuman bodyTorsoPhysical formBody and soulCorpse

Synonyms

  • 身体— body (general, everyday term)
  • 躯体— body, physical form (more formal/literary)
  • 躯干— torso, trunk of the body

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He sacrificed his body for his country (为国捐躯).
  • The body was found in the river (发现躯干).
  • She has a graceful figure (体态优美的身躯).
  • The sculpture depicts the human form (人体躯干雕塑).

Collocations

  • Sacrifice one's life(捐躯)
  • Human body(身躯)
  • Torso(躯干)
  • Physical form(躯体)
  • Body and soul(躯壳与灵魂)
  • Corpse(尸躯)

Idioms

  • Sacrifice one's life for the country(为国捐躯)
  • Body and soul united(躯魂合一)
  • The seven-foot body(七尺之躯)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In classical Chinese, 躯 often carries a formal, sometimes solemn connotation, used in contexts of sacrifice or respect for the physical form.
  • The character appears in expressions related to physical integrity and moral courage, such as 捐躯 (sacrifice one's life).
  • It is less common in casual modern speech, where 身体 is preferred for everyday references to the body.

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