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March 24, 2026
浑身(渾身)húnshēn(hun2shen1)
The term 浑身 (hún shēn) refers to the entirety of one's body, indicating something that affects or is present all over a person. It is commonly used to describe sensations, feelings, or conditions that encompass the whole body, such as 'I am tired all over' or 'I feel pain all over.'
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Cultural Note
In Chinese medicine, the concept of holistic health emphasizes the interconnectedness of the body, making terms like 浑身 significant when discussing health or wellness.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person covered in paint from head to toe, feeling the weight of the color 'hún' (混) blending all over their 'shēn' (身) body. The imagery of being fully immersed helps recall the meaning of being all over.
Meanings of 浑身
húnshēn(hun2shen1)
1all over
2from head to foot
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About 浑身
浑身Simplified
渾身Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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全身 (quán shēn) - use 浑身 when emphasizing a state or feeling that is pervasive throughout the body, while 全身 is more neutral and can refer to the entire body without the same connotation of sensation or condition.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a person covered in paint from head to toe, feeling the weight of the color 'hún' (混) blending all over their 'shēn' (身) body. The imagery of being fully immersed helps recall the meaning of being all over.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 浑身 with 身体 (shēntǐ), which specifically means 'body.' 浑身 is more about the holistic experience across the entire body. It is often used in informal contexts.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 浑身 connects with other words expressing bodily sensations or states, like 疼 (téng) for pain. Focus on how it combines with adjectives to describe experiences (e.g., 浑身疼, 'pain all over').
Cultural Note
In Chinese medicine, the concept of holistic health emphasizes the interconnectedness of the body, making terms like 浑身 significant when discussing health or wellness.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 浑身 with the phrase 任何地方 (rènhé dìfāng), which means 'any part.' An example mistake would be saying '我在任何地方疼' (I feel pain in any part) instead of '我浑身疼' (I feel pain all over).
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Grammar Patterns of 浑身
浑身 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Already, both sides are jockeying to belittle the other side.
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四天的旅行后她感到浑身上下十分疼痛.
sì tiān de lǚ háng hòu tā gǎn dào hún shēn shàng xià shí fēn téng tòng.
She had aches and pains all over after the four - day trip.
7
她吓得浑身直冒冷汗.
tā xià dé hún shēn zhí mào lěng hàn.
She was so scared that she broke out in a cold sweat.
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越快越好, 我浑身发抖. ”
yuè kuài yuè hǎo, , wǒ hún shēn fā.”
The quicker the better -- I'm all in a shiver. "
9
她很胖，在潮湿的天气里浑身大汗，烦躁地在各个房间之间噔噔地走来走去。
tā hěn pàng， ， zài cháo shī de tiān qì lǐ hún shēn dà， hàn ， fán zào dì zài gè gè fáng jiān zhī jiān dēng dēng dì zǒu lái。
Overweight and sweating in the humid weather, she stamped from room to room.
10
他醒了，浑身大汗淋漓。
tā xǐng le， ， hún shēn dà hàn lín。
He woke up soaked with sweat.
Cultural Notes for 浑身
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese medicine, the concept of holistic health emphasizes the interconnectedness of the body, making terms like 浑身 significant when discussing health or wellness.
Frequently Asked Questions about 浑身
Yes, 浑身 can also describe emotional experiences, such as '我浑身都是疲惫' (I feel exhausted all over).
It is generally informal and commonly used in everyday conversation.
While both mean 'whole body,' 浑身 often conveys a sense of being affected by something, while 全身 is more neutral.
