骸
skeleton; body
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesnoun
skeleton; bones of a body
literaryRefers specifically to the bones of a human or animal body, often used in literary contexts.
Archaeologists discovered ancient human skeletons.
The remains of soldiers were scattered on the battlefield.
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A complete skeleton is preserved in this ancient tomb.
The museum exhibits dinosaur skeleton fossils.
His poem writes: 'Where on the battlefield are the loyal bones buried?'
noun
body; physical form
literaryA literary and somewhat formal reference to the physical body, often used in expressions related to health or physical state.
Although advanced in age, his body is still strong and healthy.
This serious illness severely damaged his ailing body.
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His remains were placed in the national cemetery.
Years of hard work have broken down his body.
The old man has a thin body but a vibrant spirit.