How to Say ‘Body’ in Traditional Chinese
體
💬 Usage Tip: The character [體] is commonly used to discuss physical things related to the body, like [身體] meaning 'body'.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Traditional Chinese medicine in Taiwan often emphasizes the balance of body [體] and mind, known as [陰陽].
Word-by-Word Breakdown
體
[tǐ]
body
Referring to the physical body or the main part of something.
參加運動對身體健康很有幫助。
Participating in sports is beneficial for physical health.
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