How to Say ‘Body / health’ in Simplified Chinese
身体
💬 Usage Tip: [身体] literally “body.” Often appears in health wishes like [身体健康].
🇨🇳 In China: Health blessings are especially common for elders during New Year visits.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
身体
[shēn tǐ]
body; health (in greetings)
Literally “body.” In greetings it often connects to health wishes, e.g., 身体健康 (“good health”).
新年到了，祝你身体健康。
The New Year is here; I wish you good health.
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