Writing
身 (shēn) — how to say "body" in Chinese
身
Body
noun · measure word
Character composition
身
body
Radicals / Keys
身
Body
#158 · shēn · 7 strokes
Collocations
身上的衣服
shēn shàng de yīfu
the clothes on the body
Examples
我每天运动，保持身体健康。
I exercise every day to keep my body healthy.
他身体好。
He is healthy.
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Frequently asked questions
Body in Chinese word
"body" in Chinese is 身 (shēn).
身 meaning in English
身 (shēn) means "Body".
How is 身 pronounced?
It is pronounced shēn (written as shen). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "body" in Chinese characters?
It is written 身 and has 7 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 身?
身 is on the HSK 3.0 level 4 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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