on one's body; on one's person
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
on one's body; physically; (figuratively) place where responsibility/resource lies
Used to indicate location on a person's body. Can be used metaphorically to refer to a person as the bearer of qualities, responsibilities, or resources. The second character is read in the neutral tone.
Tā他
shēn身
shang上
chuān穿
yī一
jiàn件
huī灰
sè色
zhì制
fú服
。
He is wearing a grey uniform.
Nǐ你
shēn身
shang上
bù不
shū舒
fu服
，
zǎo早
diǎn点
qù去
xiū休
xī息
ba吧
。
If you're not feeling well, go rest early.
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Xī希
wàng望
jì寄
tuō托
zài在
qīng青
nián年
rén人
shēn身
shang上
。
Hope rests on the shoulders of young people.
noun
on one's person; with one (of money or possessions)
Refers to items (especially money, documents, small objects) that one is carrying at the moment.
Tā他
shēn身
shang上
méi没
dài带
bǐ笔
。
He doesn't have a pen on him.
Nǐ你
shēn身
shang上
yǒu有
duō多
shao少
xiàn现
jīn金
？
How much cash do you have on you?
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Yào钥
shi匙
zài在
nǐ你
shēn身
shang上
ma吗
？
Do you have the keys on you?