() - Body — refers to the physical form of & substance

Tone 3

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Body — refers to the physical form of a person or animal;

substance;

form;

system.

Body — refers to the physical form ofsubstanceform

Usage highlights

Human bodyPhysical examinationBody temperatureBody shapeBody odorBody language

Synonyms

  • body, person
  • human body, frame

Antonyms

  • soul, spirit
  • heart, mind

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Human body(人体)
  • Physical examination(体检)
  • Body temperature(体温)
  • Body shape(体形)

Collocations

  • Human body(人体)
  • Physical examination(体检)
  • Body temperature(体温)
  • Body shape(体形)
  • Body odor(体臭)
  • Body language(体态语言)

Idioms

  • Heart and soul(身体力行)
  • Put oneself in another's shoes(体谅他人)
  • Considerate and understanding(体贴入微)
  • Experience personally(亲身体验)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Derived from the concept of the physical form in classical Chinese philosophy.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, the body is seen as an integrated system of energy flows.
  • The character reflects the importance of physical cultivation in Chinese culture.

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