Definition
贴身 is a stative verb (adjective) that literally means 'next to the skin' for clothing, and extends to 'personal' for attendants such as a bodyguard or maid (贴身保镖, 贴身丫鬟). It can also describe objects or items that are constantly kept with you (贴身物品). The word conveys a sense of close physical or personal proximity.
s.v.
(of clothing) worn next to the skinclose-fitting(of a servant or accessory) personalclosely attending
Examples
- 贴身，。Zhè jiàn yīfu shì tiē shēn de, chuān zhe hěn shūfu.This piece of clothing is worn next to the skin and is very comfortable to wear.
- 贴身，。Tā shì tā duō nián de tiē shēn mìshū, zhīdào tā de suǒyǒu xíguàn.She has been his personal secretary for many years and knows all his habits.
- ，贴身。Zhège shǒujī tào wǒ měitiān yòng, yǐjīng chéng le wǒ de tiē shēn wùpǐn.I use this phone case every day; it has become a close personal item of mine.
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