姿势 (zī shì) — posture; position
Definition
A concrete, everyday noun for body posture or position when standing, sitting, dancing, etc. 体态 emphasizes body shape and bearing, while 姿态 is more about poise or a figurative stance.
noun
postureposition
Measure word · 种
Examples
- 姿势。Tā zhàn de shí hou zī shì hěn zhí.His posture is very straight when he stands.
- 姿势。Tiào wǔ de shí hou yào zhù yì zī shì.Pay attention to your posture when dancing.
- 姿势。Pāi zhào shí bǎo chí hǎo de zī shì hěn zhòng yào.It's important to maintain good posture when taking photos.
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