切身

qiè shēn

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Rare

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Definitions

1. direct
2. concerning oneself
3. personal

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Word relationships

Synonyms

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• 直接 zhí jiē 直接 zhí jiē direct (opposite: indirect 間接|间接[jiàn jiē]) in the sense of directly affecting oneself, e.g., 切身利益 vs 直接利益: direct (opposite: indirect 間接|间接[jiàn jiē])
• 亲身 qīn shēn 亲身 qīn shēn personal when emphasizing personal experience, e.g., 切身感受 vs 亲身感受: personal

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with 利益 (interests), 体验 (experience), or 感受 (feeling) to emphasize direct personal involvement or impact.

Example Sentences

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这件事关系到我的 切身 利益。

This matter concerns my vital interests.

切身 之痛。

Source: Tatoeba.org (ID 13111771)

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Child Words of 切身

• 切 切 qiē: to cut
• 切 切 qiè: definitely
• 身 身 shēn: body