Definition
姿势 (zīshì) refers to the physical posture or position of the body, especially how you hold it while standing, sitting, or moving. It is the most concrete and everyday word for 'posture' — unlike 姿态 (zītài), which can also mean a figurative 'attitude' or 'stance', and unlike 架势 (jiàshi), which implies a showy or aggressive stance. 体态 (tǐtài) focuses more on overall body shape and deportment, while 神态 (shéntài) is about facial expression.
noun
postureposition
Examples
- 姿势。Tā zhàn de shíhou zī shì hěn zhí.His posture is very straight when he stands.
- 姿势。Tiàowǔ de shíhou yào zhùyì zī shì.Pay attention to your posture when dancing.
- 姿势。Pāizhào shí bǎochí hǎo de zī shì hěn zhòngyào.It's important to maintain good posture when taking photos.
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