身高

shēn gāo

HSK 3.0 Level 3 Noun Uncommon

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Definitions

1. (a person's) height

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 身材 shēn cái 身材 shēn cái stature General term for stature or figure, broader than just height.: stature
• 体重 tǐ zhòng 体重 tǐ zhòng body weight Body weight, commonly asked together with height.: body weight

Usage notes

Collocations

身高 is most commonly used with 量 (liáng, to measure) and not 测 (cè), which is more for tests or speed.

Common mistakes

Do not confuse 身高 (height of a person) with 高度 (height of objects, altitude). 他的高度 is incorrect; use 他的身高.

Example Sentences

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你的 身高 是多少？

What is your height?

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Words Containing 身高

• 身高马大 身高马大 shēn gāo mǎ dà: tall

Child Words of 身高

• 高 高 gāo: high
• 身 身 shēn: body