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身价 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
身价shēnjiàsocial statusHSK 7, unknown, 13 strokes, rank #13716, Very Hard
身价shēnjiàprice of a slaveHSK 7, unknown, 13 strokes, rank #13716, Very Hard
身价shēnjiàprice of a person (a sportsman etc)HSK 7, unknown, 13 strokes, rank #13716, Very Hard
身价shēnjiàworthHSK 7, unknown, 13 strokes, rank #13716, Very Hard
身价shēnjiàvalue (of stocks, valuables etc)HSK 7, unknown, 13 strokes, rank #13716, Very Hard
shēnjià(shen1jia4)shen jia T1
  1. 1social status
  2. 2price of a slave
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March 24, 2026

身价(身價)shēnjià(shen1jia4)

身价 (shēnjià) refers to a person's social status or worth, often in terms of their value in society, economy, or specific contexts like sports. It can imply the price one might command in various situations, such as employment or personal value based on reputation and achievements.

Strokes13Frequency#13716DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, a person's 身价 is often tied closely to their educational background, career success, and social connections, reflecting the importance of social capital in personal and professional relationships.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person (身) standing tall and proud, their worth (价) displayed like a price tag. This visualizes both the character for 'body' (身) and 'price' (价), helping you remember that 身价 represents a person's value or worth in society.

Meanings of 身价

shēnjià(shen1jia4)
1social status
2price of a slave
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About 身价

身价Simplified
身價Traditional
13Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedBCT✓CEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

身分 (shēnfèn) vs 身价 (shēnjià): use 身价 when referring specifically to social worth or market value, while 身分 emphasizes one's identity or status in a broader sense.

Usage Notes

身价 is typically used in formal contexts, such as discussions about social standings, employment, or sports. A common mistake is to confuse it with 身体 (body), which refers to physical health rather than social worth. Be cautious with pronunciation and tones, as mispronouncing can change meanings.

HSK Study Tips

身价 is not specifically listed in HSK vocabulary but relates to HSK Level 5 themes such as personal attributes and social issues. Focus on understanding its use in phrases about personal value or status, linking it to other HSK words like 价值 (value) and 社会 (society).

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 身价 when referring to physical attributes, saying '他的身价很高' (tā de shēnjià hěn gāo) instead of '他的身高很高' (tā de shēngāo hěn gāo) which means 'His height is very tall.' It's important to distinguish between social value and physical characteristics.

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Component Characters

身shēnbody
HSK 47 strokes身
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价jiàgreat
HSK 56 strokes亻
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How to say social status in Chinese

“social status” in Chinese is身价shēnjià

身价 (shēnjià) refers to a person's social status or worth, often in terms of their value in society, economy, or specific contexts like sports. It can imply the price one might command in various situations, such as employment or personal value based on reputation and achievements.

When to use 身价

身价 is typically used in formal contexts, such as discussions about social standings, employment, or sports. A common mistake is to confuse it with 身体 (body), which refers to physical health rather than social worth. Be cautious with pronunciation and tones, as mispronouncing can change meanings.

身价 or something close to it

身分 (shēnfèn) vs 身价 (shēnjià): use 身价 when referring specifically to social worth or market value, while 身分 emphasizes one's identity or status in a broader sense.

What learners get wrong

Learners often misuse 身价 when referring to physical attributes, saying '他的身价很高' (tā de shēnjià hěn gāo) instead of '他的身高很高' (tā de shēngāo hěn gāo) which means 'His height is very tall.' It's important to distinguish between social value and physical characteristics.

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You can say '他的身价很高' (tā de shēnjià hěn gāo) meaning 'His social status is very high.'

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