躯

軀

qū

区 + 身

Definitions

qū (noun) human body

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. 身 represents the meaning and 区 represents the sound. Simplified form of 軀.

Semantic: 身 Phonetic: 区

About

The character 躯 simplifies the traditional form 軀, a phono-semantic compound. Its traditional structure combines the semantic radical 身 (shēn), meaning "body", with the phonetic component 區 (qū), meaning "area". The simplified form replaces the complex 區 with the visually simpler 区 (qū), preserving the same pronunciation and structural logic. 躯 denotes the human body or physical form, often emphasizing the torso or frame as a whole. The body radical 身 classifies its meaning, while the phonetic component indicates its sound, making the character effective in compounds related to health, physical presence, or anatomy.

Etymology Hide

Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)

Clerical Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)

Traditional Modern

Simplified Modern

Example Sentences Hide

他的身躯很强壮。

Tā de shēnqū hěn qiángzhuàng.

His body is very strong.

运动让我的身躯更健康。

Yùndòng ràng wǒ de shēnqū gèng jiànkāng.

Exercise makes my body healthier.

她瘦小的身躯承载着巨大的梦想。

Tā shòuxiǎo de shēnqū chéngzài zhe jùdà de mèngxiǎng.

Her slender body carries great dreams.

不要只关注外在的躯壳。

Bùyào zhǐ guānzhù wàizài de qūké.

Do not only focus on the external shell.

在灾难中，他的躯体受到了严重伤害。

Zài zāinàn zhōng, tā de qūtǐ shòudàole yánzhòng shānghài.

During the disaster, his body suffered severe injuries.

尽管身躯疲惫，他依然坚持完成了工作。

Jǐnguǎn shēnqū píbèi, tā yīrán jiānchí wánchéngle gōngzuò.

Although his body was tired, he still persisted in completing the work.

医生检查了他的躯干是否有异常。

Yīshēng jiǎnchále tā de qūgàn shìfǒu yǒu yìcháng.

The doctor examined his torso for any abnormalities.

灵魂与躯体的分离是古代哲学中常见的主题。

Línghún yǔ qūtǐ de fēnlí shì gǔdài zhéxué zhōng chángjiàn de zhǔtí.

The separation of soul and body is a common theme in ancient philosophy.

Related Characters

Component: 区

Component: 身

躯