身
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Stroke order — 7 strokes, step by step
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Common words with 身
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 身体 | shēn tǐ | the body; one's health |
| 健身房 | jiàn shēn fáng | gym; gymnasium |
| 身材 | shēn cái | stature; build (height and weight) |
| 身份 | shēn fèn | identity; aspect of one's identity (i.e. sth that one is – mayor, father, permanent resident etc) |
| 本身 | běn shēn | itself; in itself |
| 出身 | chū shēn | to be born of; to come from |
| 动身 | dòng shēn | to go on a journey; to leave |
| 合身 | hé shēn | well-fitting (of clothes) |
FAQ
How many strokes does 身 have?
身 has 7 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 身?
The pinyin for 身 is shēn. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄕㄣ.