身体 (shēn tǐ) — body; health
Definition
身体 means 'body' (physical body) and 'health' as in 身体怎么样. More formal and general than the colloquial 身子; contrast with 人体, which is the body in scientific/anatomical contexts.
noun
bodyhealth
Measure word · 具, 个
Examples
- 身体。Wǒ shēn tǐ hěn hǎo.I am in good health.
- 身体？Nǐ shēn tǐ zěn me yàng?How is your health?
- 身体。Měi tiān hē shuǐ duì shēn tǐ hǎo.Drinking water every day is good for your health.
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