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全身 (quán shēn) - use 浑身 when emphasizing a state or feeling that is pervasive throughout the body, while 全身 is more neutral and can refer to the entire body without the same connotation of sensation or condition.
Be careful not to confuse 浑身 with 身体 (shēntǐ), which specifically means 'body.' 浑身 is more about the holistic experience across the entire body. It is often used in informal contexts.
As an HSK 6 word, 浑身 connects with other words expressing bodily sensations or states, like 疼 (téng) for pain. Focus on how it combines with adjectives to describe experiences (e.g., 浑身疼, 'pain all over').
Learners often confuse 浑身 with the phrase 任何地方 (rènhé dìfāng), which means 'any part.' An example mistake would be saying '我在任何地方疼' (I feel pain in any part) instead of '我浑身疼' (I feel pain all over).
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How to say all over in Chinese
“all over” in Chinese is浑身
The term 浑身 (hún shēn) refers to the entirety of one's body, indicating something that affects or is present all over a person. It is commonly used to describe sensations, feelings, or conditions that encompass the whole body, such as 'I am tired all over' or 'I feel pain all over.'
When to use 浑身
Be careful not to confuse 浑身 with 身体 (shēntǐ), which specifically means 'body.' 浑身 is more about the holistic experience across the entire body. It is often used in informal contexts.
浑身 or something close to it
全身 (quán shēn) - use 浑身 when emphasizing a state or feeling that is pervasive throughout the body, while 全身 is more neutral and can refer to the entire body without the same connotation of sensation or condition.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 浑身 with the phrase 任何地方 (rènhé dìfāng), which means 'any part.' An example mistake would be saying '我在任何地方疼' (I feel pain in any part) instead of '我浑身疼' (I feel pain all over).
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Grammar Patterns of 浑身
浑身 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 2 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.
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Yes, 浑身 can also describe emotional experiences, such as '我浑身都是疲惫' (I feel exhausted all over).
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