亲身 (qīn shēn) — personal, firsthand (done by oneself, in person)
Definition
Adjective for experiences done in person by oneself. Pairs with verbs like 经历, 体验, 感受 to emphasize direct, firsthand involvement — stronger and more experiential than 切身, which focuses on personal relevance/stakes.
adjective
personalfirsthand (done by oneself, in person)
Examples
- 亲身。Wǒ xiǎng qīn shēn qù yí tàng kàn kàn.I want to go there myself and see.
- 亲身。Zhǐ yǒu qīn shēn zuò le cái zhī dào bù róng yì.Only by doing it yourself do you realize it's not easy.
- 亲身。Nà cì shì gù wǒ qīn shēn kàn dào le.I personally saw that accident.
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