身躯 (shēn qū) — body, physique
Definition
A formal, written term for the physical body as a whole, especially large or imposing builds. More literary than 身体 or the colloquial 身子; not about shape (身材) or limbs (肢体).
noun
bodyphysique
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 身躯，。Tā tǐng qǐ shēn qū, xiǎn de hěn yǒu jīng shén.He straightened his body and looked very energetic.
- 身躯，。Niú de shēn qū hěn dà, néng lā hěn zhòng de dōng xī.An ox's body is big and can pull very heavy things.
- 身躯。Yùn dòng yuán de shēn qū dōu hěn jiàn kāng.Athletes' bodies are all very healthy.
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