身心 shēnxīn body and mind
body and mind; mental and physical
How to remember 身心: 身 body + 心 heart = body and mind.
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How it is used
- A set phrase pairing body and mind - 身心健康 (shēnxīn jiànkāng) healthy in body and mind.
- Habitually collocates: 身心疲惫 (shēnxīn píbèi) exhausted physically and mentally, 身心发展 (shēnxīn fāzhǎn) physical and psychological development.
- Slightly formal; shows up in health, education, and wellbeing contexts rather than casual chat.
Example sentences
- 适度的运动让身心焕然一新。 Shìdù de yùndòng ràng shēnxīn huànrányìxīn.Moderate exercise will refresh both mind and body.