全身 quánshēn the whole body
the whole body; (typography) em
How to remember 全身: 全 whole + 身 body = the whole body.
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How it is used
- "The whole body" - 全身疼 (quánshēn téng) my whole body aches, 全身检查 a full-body checkup.
- Common in health/fitness contexts: 全身按摩 full-body massage, 全身运动 full-body workout.
- Contrast with 内心 "inner heart/mind" - 全身 is strictly physical/external.
Example sentences
- 她全身都疼。 Tā quánshēn dōu téng.She was aching all over.
- 我全身酸痛。 Wǒ quánshēn suāntòng.I ache all over.
- 我全身疼痛。 Wǒ quánshēn téngtòng.My whole body hurts.