百
Bǎi
100, hundred
身体 (shēntǐ) — how to say "body" in Chinese
身体
Body, health
Character composition
身
body, person
体
body, form
Radicals / Keys
人
Man
#9 · rén · 2 strokes
身
Body
#158 · shēn · 7 strokes
Collocations
身体好
shēntǐ hǎo
to be in good health
Examples
我身体不舒服，想休息。
I don't feel well, I want to rest.
身体好吗
How is your health?
Mnemonic
[shēntǐ-] Shrek, the ogre, put on a 身体 suit to find his health 🌿. He discovered that 身 "body" and 体 "form" were hidden inside a giant salad bowl, representing a healthy diet. Shrek dives into the salad, munching his way to a fitter 身体.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "body" in Chinese?
"body" in Chinese is 身体 (shēntǐ).
What does 身体 mean in English?
身体 (shēntǐ) means "Body, health".
How is 身体 pronounced?
It is pronounced shēntǐ (written as shenti). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.
How do you write "body" in Chinese characters?
It is written 身体.
What HSK level is 身体?
身体 belongs to the HSK 2 vocabulary list.
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