() — (bound form) body; used in compounds

Definition

躯 (qū) is a bound morph meaning 'body,' used only inside compounds like 身体, 躯体, and 躯干 (trunk/torso). It never stands alone.

bound form
(bound form) bodyused in compounds

Examples

  • Tā de shēn qū fēi cháng qiáng zhuàng.
    His body is very strong.
  • Chē huò dǎo zhì tā de qū tǐ duō chù shòu shāng.
    The car accident caused multiple injuries to his body.
  • Yùn dòng yuán de qū gàn jī ròu hěn fā dá.
    The athlete's torso muscles are very developed.
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