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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
体质tǐzhìconstitutionHSK 7, unknown, 15 strokes, rank #22106, Very Hard
tǐzhì(ti3zhi4)ti zhi T3
  1. 1constitution
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March 24, 2026

体质(體質)tǐzhì(ti3zhi4)

体质 (tǐzhì) refers to a person's physical constitution or health condition, often encompassing their innate physical qualities and overall vitality. It is commonly used in medical and wellness contexts to describe how one's body responds to various factors like diet, exercise, and environmental influences.

Strokes15Frequency#22106DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the concept of 体质 is vital, as it influences how individuals approach diet and health treatments. Different body types are believed to require different health strategies, reflecting the holistic view of health in Chinese culture.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'body' (体, tǐ) made of 'quality' (质, zhì) materials. Picture a sturdy structure representing a strong constitution, while a fragile one symbolizes a weak constitution. This image helps remind you that 体质 relates to the quality of one's physical state.

Meanings of 体质

tǐzhì(ti3zhi4)
1constitution
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About 体质

体质Simplified
體質Traditional
15Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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体质 (tǐzhì) vs 身体 (shēntǐ) — use 体质 when discussing innate physical qualities or overall health condition, while 身体 refers specifically to the physical body.

Usage Notes

Be mindful of using 体质 in the right context; it is often used in more formal or health-related discussions. Common collocations include '增强体质' (enhance constitution) or '体质差' (poor constitution). Misusing it in casual conversation can sound out of place.

HSK Study Tips

体质 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists but connects well with HSK Level 3 and 4 terms related to health and wellness. Students should focus on understanding how 体质 relates to overall health and explore synonyms like 健康 (healthy) and 体能 (physical ability).

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 体质 with 健康 (jiànkāng), which means health in a general sense. For example, saying '我的体质很好' (My health is very good) is incorrect; instead, say '我的健康很好' to convey the intended meaning.

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Component characters

体tǐbody
7 strokes亻
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质zhìcharacter
HSK 58 strokes厂
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How to say constitution in Chinese

“constitution” in Chinese is体质tǐzhì

体质 (tǐzhì) refers to a person's physical constitution or health condition, often encompassing their innate physical qualities and overall vitality. It is commonly used in medical and wellness contexts to describe how one's body responds to various factors like diet, exercise, and environmental influences.

When to use 体质

Be mindful of using 体质 in the right context; it is often used in more formal or health-related discussions. Common collocations include '增强体质' (enhance constitution) or '体质差' (poor constitution). Misusing it in casual conversation can sound out of place.

体质 or something close to it

体质 (tǐzhì) vs 身体 (shēntǐ) — use 体质 when discussing innate physical qualities or overall health condition, while 身体 refers specifically to the physical body.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 体质 with 健康 (jiànkāng), which means health in a general sense. For example, saying '我的体质很好' (My health is very good) is incorrect; instead, say '我的健康很好' to convey the intended meaning.

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In everyday conversation, 体质 refers to how strong or weak someone is physically, often in relation to their health.

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