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March 24, 2026
尸体(屍體)shītǐ(shi1ti3)
尸体 (shī tǐ) refers to a dead body, typically used in formal or medical contexts. It can denote both human corpses and animal carcasses, often appearing in discussions related to forensic science or legal matters.
Strokes10Frequency#651DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, discussions about death and corpses are often approached with a sense of reverence and respect. The concept of '尸体' is crucial in traditional practices regarding funerals and ancestral veneration.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'shy' person (shī) hiding behind a 'tea' (tǐ) cup, trying to avoid the sight of a corpse. The image of a shy person avoiding something unpleasant helps remember the meaning of 'dead body'.
Meanings of 尸体
shītǐ(shi1ti3)
1dead body
2corpse
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About 尸体
尸体Simplified
屍體Traditional
10Strokes
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#651Frequency Rank
具Measure Word
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
尸 (shī) vs. 躯体 (qūtǐ): Use 尸体 (shītǐ) specifically for dead bodies, while 躯体 (qūtǐ) refers more generally to the physical body without the connotation of death.
Usage Notes
This term is often used in formal contexts, and it’s important to avoid using it casually. Common collocations include '尸体检查' (shī tǐ jiǎn chá - autopsy) and '尸体发现' (shī tǐ fā xiàn - discovery of a corpse). Be mindful of the tone: using '尸' with the wrong tone could lead to confusion.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, it connects to other terms related to health, death, and law. Students should focus on the context in which this word is used, especially in formal discussions about mortality or crime.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse '尸体' with '尸首' and use them interchangeably, but '尸体' is more general. For example, saying '我看到尸首' (wǒ kàn dào shī shǒu - I saw the corpse) is incorrect; '尸体' should be used instead.
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尸体 (shī tǐ) refers to a dead body, typically used in formal or medical contexts. It can denote both human corpses and animal carcasses, often appearing in discussions related to forensic science or legal matters.
When to use 尸体
This term is often used in formal contexts, and it’s important to avoid using it casually. Common collocations include '尸体检查' (shī tǐ jiǎn chá - autopsy) and '尸体发现' (shī tǐ fā xiàn - discovery of a corpse). Be mindful of the tone: using '尸' with the wrong tone could lead to confusion.
尸体 or something close to it
尸 (shī) vs. 躯体 (qūtǐ): Use 尸体 (shītǐ) specifically for dead bodies, while 躯体 (qūtǐ) refers more generally to the physical body without the connotation of death.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse '尸体' with '尸首' and use them interchangeably, but '尸体' is more general. For example, saying '我看到尸首' (wǒ kàn dào shī shǒu - I saw the corpse) is incorrect; '尸体' should be used instead.
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Grammar Patterns of 尸体
尸体 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
一具无法辨认的男性____被发现了。
The unrecognizable remains of a man had been found.
