figure; stature; build
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1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
figure; stature; build; height
informalColloquial term for a person's physical build or height. Often takes the erhua suffix as 身量儿.
Tā他
shēn身
liang量
bù不
gāo高
，
dàn但
hěn很
jiē结
shi实
。
He's not tall in stature, but very sturdy.
Zhè这
gū姑
niang娘
shēn身
liang量
miáo苗
tiáo条
，
zǒu走
lù路
hěn很
qīng轻
yíng盈
。
This girl has a slender figure and walks very lightly.
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Bié别
kàn看
tā他
shēn身
liang量
xiǎo小
，
lì力
qi气
kě可
dà大
le了
。
Don't be fooled by his small build—he's very strong.