躯 (qū) — (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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