No. 297 in Chinese
身
Body; oneself.
In a sentence
他花了很多时间照顾自己的身体。
He spent a lot of time taking care of his body.
In this sentence, '身' contributes to the word '身体,' meaning 'body.' It highlights the physical aspect of an individual.
她是一位很有身分的女士。
She is a very respected lady.
Here, '身' appears in '身分,' which refers to 'status' or 'identity,' showing that it can be part of concepts related to one's position or role.
这件事让我感到身心俱疲。
This matter made me feel physically and mentally exhausted.
In this example, '身' is used in the phrase '身心,' meaning 'body and mind,' illustrating an integration of physical and mental states.
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