Definitions
(noun)
body; physical self
(noun)
main part of a structure
(adverb)
personally
(noun)
lifetime
(classifier)
classifier for sets of clothes, such as suits
Etymology
Pictograph of a person with a protruding midsection.
About
The character 身 (shēn) is a single-component radical visually suggesting a human torso, often with a protruding belly. In its earliest forms, it specifically represented pregnancy or a woman carrying a child. The meaning later broadened from this condition to encompass the entire human body. Its semantic scope further expanded beyond physical anatomy to include a person's social status, personal identity, and the concept of oneself in various grammatical uses.
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Example Sentences Hide
我的身体很好。
他站在我身边。
她的身材很苗条。
我们要注意自身安全。
他的身份是公司经理。
他全身都被雨淋湿了。
这件事情涉及他的切身利益。
在逆境中，他展现了强大的身心力量。