Definition
体质 (tǐ zhì) refers to a person's physical constitution — their internal health condition, resistance to illness, and overall fitness level, often discussed in TCM. Contrast with 体魄 (tǐ pò), which emphasizes external physical build and muscular strength. 体态 (tǐ tài) is about figure and posture, while 身躯 (shēn qū) just means 'the body' as a physical object.
noun
physical constitutionhealth conditionphysique
Easily confused
- 体制tǐ zhìsound-alikesystem (institutional framework)
Examples
- 体质，体质。Měi gè rén de tǐ zhì dōu bù yíyàng, duànliàn kěyǐ gǎishàn tǐ zhì.Everyone's constitution is different; exercise can improve it.
- 体质，。Tā tǐ zhì bǐjiào ruò, dōngtiān róngyì gǎnmào.Her constitution is relatively weak, so she catches colds easily in winter.
- 体质。Zhōngyī rènwéi tǐ zhì yǔ yǐnshí hé qíngxù mìqiè xiāngguān.Traditional Chinese medicine believes that constitution is closely related to diet and emotions.
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