upper body; torso
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
upper body; torso; trunk
literaryA literary term for the upper part of the human body, often used in contrast to 下体 (lower body). The character 体 here specifically refers to the bodily form.
Zuò做
zhè这
ge个
dòng动
zuò作
shí时
，
shàng上
tǐ体
yào要
bǎo保
chí持
tǐng挺
zhí直
。
When doing this movement, keep your upper body straight.
Shàng上
tǐ体
wēi微
wēi微
qián前
qīng倾
，
shuāng双
shǒu手
zì自
rán然
xià下
chuí垂
。
Lean your upper body slightly forward with both hands hanging naturally.
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Shàng上
tǐ体
yǔ与
xià下
zhī肢
de的
bǐ比
lì例
xié协
tiáo调
，
shēn身
cái材
xiǎn显
de得
hěn很
yún匀
chèn称
。
The proportions between the upper body and lower limbs are well-coordinated, making the figure appear very symmetrical.