体魄 tǐpò physique
physique; build
How to remember 体魄: 体 body + 魄 vigor = physique.
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How it is used
- Physique and vigor - a strong, healthy body - 强健的体魄 (qiángjiàn de tǐpò) a robust physique.
- 魄 adds a sense of physical vitality/spirit, so it's more than just build. Almost always 强健/健康的体魄.
- Written/admiring register; contrast plain 身体 (shēntǐ, body); 体魄 evokes strength and vitality.