亲身 qīnshēn personal
personal; oneself
How to remember 亲身: 亲 kin + 身 body = personal.
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How it is used
- Personally, through one's own experience - 这是我亲身经历的事 (zhè shì wǒ qīnshēn jīnglì de shì) this is something I went through myself.
- Strongest with 经历 (experience), 体验 (tǐyàn, experience firsthand), 感受 (feel). Emphasizes bodily, lived involvement.
- Compare 亲自 (do a task in person) vs 亲身 (undergo/experience it yourself) - 亲身 is about experiencing, not just executing.
Example sentences
- 我父亲身体很健康。 Wǒ fùqīn shēntǐ hěn jiànkāng.My father is in good health.