身心

shēn xīn

HSK 3.0 Level 6 Noun Uncommon

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Definitions

1. body and mind
2. mental and physical

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 身体 shēn tǐ 身体 shēn tǐ the body Used when focusing on the physical body aspect: the body
• 心理 xīn lǐ 心理 xīn lǐ psychology Used when focusing on the mental or psychological aspect: psychology
• 精神 jīng shén 精神 jīng shén spirit Used when referring to spirit or mind, often in contrast to physical: spirit
• 心灵 xīn líng 心灵 xīn líng bright Used when referring to the inner self, soul, or heart: bright

Usage notes

Collocations

身心 is often used in the phrase 身心健康 (physical and mental health) or 身心发展 (physical and mental development).

Example Sentences

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适当运动可以调剂 身心 。

Proper exercise can balance the body and mind.

身心 俱疲。

Source: Tatoeba.org (ID 1624284)

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Words Containing 身心

• 全身心 全身心 quán shēn xīn: wholeheartedly
• 身心交病 身心交病 shēn xīn jiāo bìng: worn out in body and soul (idiom)
• 身心交瘁 身心交瘁 shēn xīn jiāo cuì: worn out in body and soul (idiom)
• 身心俱疲 身心俱疲 shēn xīn jù pí: physically and emotionally exhausted
• 身心爽快 身心爽快 shēn xīn shuǎng kuài: refreshment
• 身心科 身心科 shēn xīn kē: psychiatry
• 身心障碍 身心障碍 shēn xīn zhàng ài: disability

Child Words of 身心

• 心 心 xīn: heart
• 身 身 shēn: body