Definition
热身 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to warm up', usually before exercise or sports. When used as a verb, it can split to insert aspect markers like 了 or 过, or duration phrases (e.g., 热了热身, 热完身). The noun form (热身) refers to the warm-up session or exercises themselves.
v.o./n.
(v.o.) to warm up (before exercise)(n.) warm-up (the activity or session)
Examples
- ，。Bǐsài qián, tā xiān rè le rè shēn.Before the match, he warmed up first.
- 热身。Xùnliàn qián yào zuò èrshí fēnzhōng de rè shēn.Before training, you need to do a 20-minute warm-up.
- 热身。Zhèxiē rè shēn dòngzuò duì pǎobù hěn yǒu bāngzhù.These warm-up exercises are very helpful for running.
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