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化身

huà shēn
个 gè
HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

Definitions

  1. 1. incarnation
  2. 2. reincarnation
  3. 3. embodiment (of abstract idea)
  4. 4. personification

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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本尊
běn zūn

(Buddhism) yidam (one's chosen meditational deity)

相对于化身，指原本的真身

Related words

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变身
biàn shēn

to undergo a transformation; to morph; to turn into

指改变形态，与化身在转变上有联系

Synonyms

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代表
dài biǎo

representative

当强调具象体现时
象征
xiàng zhēng

emblem

当强调符号性体现时

Usage notes

Collocations

常与“是……的化身”结构搭配，如“他是勇气的化身”。

Common mistakes

“化身”不可用作动词，不能说“他化身成英雄”，应说“他化身为英雄”或使用“化身”作名词。

Example Sentences

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他是善良的 化身 。
He is the embodiment of kindness.

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Child Words of 化身

化
huà

to make into

身
shēn

body