周身 (zhōu shēn) — the whole body; every part of the body; all over the body; from head to toe
Definition
Literary word for 'the whole body / all over (the body)' — used in writing, often before a descriptive phrase like 周身雪白.
noun
the whole bodyevery part of the bodyall over the bodyfrom head to toe
Examples
- 周身。Tā duàn liàn hòu zhōu shēn chū hàn.After exercising, he was sweating all over his body.
- 周身。Tā chuān le yí jiàn zhōu shēn xuě bái de lián yī qún.She wore a dress that was pure white from head to toe.
- 周身，。Àn mó shī qīng qīng àn yā wǒ de zhōu shēn, ràng wǒ fàng sōng xià lái.The masseur gently pressed all over my body, helping me relax.
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