Writing
身子 (shēn zi) — how to say "body" in Chinese
身子
Body
noun
Character composition
身
body
子
noun suffix
Radicals / Keys
子
Child
#39 · zǐ · 3 strokes
身
Body
#158 · shēn · 7 strokes
Collocations
转过身子
zhuǎn guò shēnzi
turn around
Examples
她身子很弱，需要多休息。
Her body is weak, she needs more rest.
他身子不舒服。
He doesn't feel well.
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Frequently asked questions
What is body in Chinese?
"body" in Chinese is 身子 (shēn zi).
Shen zi meaning in Chinese
身子 (shēn zi) means "Body".
How is 身子 pronounced?
It is pronounced shēn zi (written as shen zi, shenzi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "body" in Chinese characters?
It is written 身子: 身 has 7 strokes, 子 has 3 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 身子?
身子 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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