姿势 (zī shì) — posture; position | TongTong Chinese Dictionary

Definition

A concrete, everyday noun for body posture or position when standing, sitting, dancing, etc. 体态 emphasizes body shape and bearing, while 姿态 is more about poise or a figurative stance.

noun

postureposition

Measure word · 种

Examples

姿势。
Tā zhàn de shí hou zī shì hěn zhí.
His posture is very straight when he stands.
姿势。
Tiào wǔ de shí hou yào zhù yì zī shì.
Pay attention to your posture when dancing.
姿势。
Pāi zhào shí bǎo chí hǎo de zī shì hěn zhòng yào.
It's important to maintain good posture when taking photos.

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