Definition
体态 (tǐ tài) refers to a person's overall figure (body shape) combined with their posture and bearing — the visual impression of how they look and carry themselves. It is broader than 身材 (shēn cái, which is just body measurements) and 姿势 (zī shì, a specific pose). Compared to 姿态 (zī tài), which can also mean 'attitude', 体态 is purely physical and emphasizes natural build and habitual carriage.
noun
figurephysiquebody shapeposturebearingdeportment
Examples
- 体态，。Zhè wèi wǔzhě de tǐ tài fēicháng yōuměi, xiàng tiān'é yíyàng.This dancer's posture is very graceful, like a swan.
- 体态。Chángqī zuò bàngōngshì de rén yào zhùyì bǎochí zhèngquè de tǐ tài.People who sit in offices long-term need to pay attention to maintaining correct posture.
- ，体态，。Tā suīrán gèzi bù gāo, dàn tǐ tài hěn hǎo, kàn shàngqù hěn yǒu qìzhì.Though she's not tall, she has good figure and posture, so she looks elegant.
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