体质 (tǐ zhì) — physical constitution; health condition; physique
Definition
体质 refers specifically to one's underlying health constitution — how strong or weak the body is, not outward appearance. Contrast with 体态 (figure/posture) and 身躯 (general body); 体魄 overlaps but emphasizes vigor and strength.
noun
physical constitutionhealth conditionphysique
Easily confused
Examples
- 体质，体质。Měi gè rén de tǐ zhì dōu bù yí yàng, duàn liàn kě yǐ gǎi shàn tǐ zhì.Everyone's constitution is different; exercise can improve it.
- 体质，。Tā tǐ zhì bǐ jiào ruò, dōng tiān róng yì gǎn mào.Her constitution is relatively weak, so she catches colds easily in winter.
- 体质。Zhōng yī rèn wéi tǐ zhì yǔ yǐn shí hé qíng xù mì qiè xiāng guān.Traditional Chinese medicine believes that constitution is closely related to diet and emotions.
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