身
body; life; oneself; main part
Meanings
6 senses · 30 examplesnoun
body; torso
Can refer to the whole body or the torso specifically, often used in fixed collocations.
He is carrying a heavy backpack on his body.
The little cat turned around and rubbed against my hand.
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He is 1.83 meters tall.
The swimmer flipped over and jumped into the water.
Good health is the foundation of all work.
noun
life
formalUsed in formal or earnest contexts to emphasize willingness to sacrifice one's life.
The firefighters rushed into the fire without thinking about their own lives to save people.
He did not hesitate to sacrifice his life to protect national property.
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He gave his precious life to save others.
The soldiers charged towards the enemy positions regardless of their own lives.
This suicide note is filled with his cherishing of life and determination to sacrifice himself for righteousness.
pronoun
oneself; self
Used to refer to the speaker or a specific person themselves, often in fixed idiomatic phrases.
The teacher set a good example for students by acting as a role model themselves.
The officer led the soldiers into battle by taking the lead himself.
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Only by being there in person can you truly feel the beauty here.
As a doctor, healing the sick and helping the dying is my duty.
He holds several positions at once and is extremely busy every day.
noun
moral character; self-cultivation
formalUsed to talk about personal moral standards and self-improvement.
Learning is not just about reading books, but also about focusing on self-cultivation.
In dealing with others in life, honesty is the most basic principle.
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He spent his whole life pursuing a noble state of self-cultivation.
Self-cultivation, family harmony, governing the country, and pacifying the world are the core ideas of Confucianism.
Good self-cultivation can help us better integrate into society.
noun
main part; middle section
Used to refer to the central or core part of mechanical, transportation, or natural objects.
The body of this truck is very sturdy and durable.
The deepest part of the river is in the middle of the river channel.
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The hull of this ship swayed left and right as it was hit by ocean waves.
The body of this computer has a simple and elegant design.
After modification, the train car can accommodate more passengers.
quantifier (informal)
measure word for clothing
informalColloquial measure word, mainly used to count sets of clothing.
I changed into a comfortable set of pajamas to sleep.
Mom made two sets of new school uniforms for me.
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He bought a suit to go to the job interview.
This Tang-style outfit is the one I wore for the Spring Festival.
The dry cleaner delivered the custom formal wear I had made today.