Definition
个子 (gè zi) refers to a person's overall height or stature as a physical trait—it's the everyday word you use to say someone is tall or short. 身高 (shēn gāo) is more precise, used for a person's measured height in numbers (e.g., 180 cm), while 身材 (shēn cái) focuses on body shape/figure including build and weight.
noun
height (of a person)stature
Easily confused
- 各自gè zìsound-alikeeach (of two or more parties); respective
- 鸽子gē zisound-alikepigeon; dove
- 格子gé zisound-alikelattice (structure of crossed strips)
Examples
- 个子。Tā de gè zi hěn gāo.He is very tall.
- 个子？Nǐ gè zi yǒu duō gāo?How tall are you?
- 个子。Tā de gè zi bǐjiào ǎi.She is relatively short.
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