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通体

Word · NounTraditional通體

whole body; entire object

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Meanings

2 senses · 6 examples
1.

noun

the whole object; entire body of an object

Refers to the complete physical form of an inanimate object, emphasizing uniformity or consistency throughout its structure.

Shuǐ水
jīng晶
tōng通
tǐ体
tòu透
míng明
 。

The crystal is transparent throughout.

Zhè这
jiàn件
yù玉
qì器
tōng通
tǐ体
bì碧
lǜ绿
 ,
méi没
yǒu有
xiá瑕
cī疵
 。

This jade artifact is emerald green throughout, without any flaws.

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Zhù柱
zi子
tōng通
tǐ体
yóu由
dà大
lǐ理
shí石
zhì制
chéng成
 。

The pillar is made entirely of marble.

2.

noun

the whole body; from head to toe

Refers to the entire physical body of a person or animal, often used to describe a state or condition affecting the whole body simultaneously.

Tā他
lín淋
le了
yǔ雨
 ,
tōng通
tǐ体
shī湿
tòu透
 。

He got caught in the rain and was soaked through.

Yùn运
dòng动
hòu后
 ,
wǒ我
tōng通
tǐ体
fā发
rè热
 。

After exercising, my whole body felt hot.

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Bìng病
rén人
tōng通
tǐ体
bīng冰
liáng凉
 ,
xū需
yào要
bǎo保
nuǎn暖
 。

The patient's whole body was ice-cold and needed to be kept warm.