Definition
身材 (shēn cái) refers to a person's overall body shape, figure, or build — including height and weight proportion. It's broader than 个子 (gè zi), which only means height, and different from 体态 (tǐ tài), which emphasizes posture and bearing. Use 身材 when talking about how someone looks physically, not just how tall they are.
noun
body shapefigurebuild (height and weight)
Examples
- 身材。Tā de shēn cái hěn hǎo.She has a good figure.
- ，身材。Tā jīngcháng duànliàn, shēn cái hěn jiēshi.He exercises often, so his build is very sturdy.
- 身材？Nǐ xǐhuan shénme yàng de shēn cái?What kind of figure do you like?
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