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全身 (quán shēn) vs 整个 (zhěng gè) — use 全身 when specifically referring to the physical body, while 整个 can refer to a whole entity or object, not limited to the body.
Be careful not to confuse 全身 with 身体 (shēntǐ), which specifically refers to 'body' but does not imply 'whole.' This term is used in both formal and informal registers, often paired with verbs like '感到' (gǎndào - to feel) or '疼痛' (téngtòng - pain).
全身 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary lists but is useful for understanding descriptions of physical states. Focus on using it in sentences about health or physical experiences, which can reinforce vocabulary related to emotions and sensations.
Learners often mix up 全身 with other body-related terms, such as using '身体' (shēntǐ) instead when they mean 'whole body.' For example, saying '我身体都痛' (Wǒ shēntǐ dōu tòng) should be corrected to '我全身都痛' (Wǒ quán shēn dōu tòng) for clarity.
Pronunciation of 全身
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How to say whole body in Chinese
“whole body” in Chinese is全身
全身 (quán shēn) means 'whole body' in Mandarin, referring to the entirety of a person's physical form. It is commonly used in contexts related to health, fitness, or physical sensations, such as feeling pain or fatigue in the whole body.
When to use 全身
Be careful not to confuse 全身 with 身体 (shēntǐ), which specifically refers to 'body' but does not imply 'whole.' This term is used in both formal and informal registers, often paired with verbs like '感到' (gǎndào - to feel) or '疼痛' (téngtòng - pain).
全身 or something close to it
全身 (quán shēn) vs 整个 (zhěng gè) — use 全身 when specifically referring to the physical body, while 整个 can refer to a whole entity or object, not limited to the body.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mix up 全身 with other body-related terms, such as using '身体' (shēntǐ) instead when they mean 'whole body.' For example, saying '我身体都痛' (Wǒ shēntǐ dōu tòng) should be corrected to '我全身都痛' (Wǒ quán shēn dōu tòng) for clarity.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 全身
You can say '我全身都很疲惫' (Wǒ quán shēn dōu hěn píbèi), meaning 'I feel tired all over.'
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