shēnqū

身躯

HSK 7-9Word · NounTraditional身軀

body; physique; stature

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Meanings

2 senses · 5 examples
1.

noun

the physical body; the trunk and limbs of a person or animal

formal

Refers to the physical frame as a whole. It is slightly more formal and descriptive than the basic word 身体.

Tā他
jiàn健
zhuàng壮
de的
shēn身
qū躯
chōng充
mǎn满
le了
lì力
liàng量
 。

His robust physique is full of strength.

Zhàn战
shì士
dǎo倒
xià下
le了
 ,
dàn但
tā他
gāo高
dà大
de的
shēn身
qū躯
yī依
rán然
lìng令
rén人
jìng敬
wèi畏
 。

The soldier fell, but his tall and imposing frame still commands awe.

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Cháng长
shí时
jiān间
de的
láo劳
zuò作
shǐ使
tā他
pí疲
bèi惫
de的
shēn身
qū躯
wēi微
wēi微
chàn颤
dǒu抖
 。

Long hours of labor caused his weary body to tremble slightly.

2.

noun

stature; build; figure

formal

Emphasizes the shape, height, and overall appearance of the body.

Tā她
de的
shēn身
qū躯
shí十
fēn分
miáo苗
tiáo条
 。

Her figure is very slender.

Zhè这
wèi位
lán篮
qiú球
yùn运
dòng动
yuán员
yōng拥
yǒu有
wán完
měi美
de的
shēn身
qū躯
 。

This basketball player has a perfect build.