Writing
身心 (shēn xīn) — how to say "body and mind" in Chinese
身心
Body and mind
noun
Character composition
身
body
心
heart, mind
Radicals / Keys
心
Heart
#61 · xīn · 4 strokes
身
Body
#158 · shēn · 7 strokes
Collocations
身心放松
shēn xīn fàng sōng
relaxation of body and mind
Examples
他每天运动，保持身心愉快。
He exercises daily to keep his body and mind happy.
身心很健康。
Body and mind are healthy.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "body and mind" in Chinese?
"body and mind" in Chinese is 身心 (shēn xīn).
What does 身心 mean in English?
身心 (shēn xīn) means "Body and mind".
How is 身心 pronounced?
It is pronounced shēn xīn (written as shen xin, shenxin). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "body and mind" in Chinese characters?
It is written 身心: 身 has 7 strokes, 心 has 4 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 身心?
身心 is on the HSK 3.0 level 6 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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