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尸体 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
尸体shītǐdead bodyHSK 7, n, rank #651, Hard
尸体shītǐcorpseHSK 7, n, rank #651, Hard
尸体shītǐcarcassHSK 7, n, rank #651, Hard
shītǐ(shi1ti3) T1
  1. 1dead body
  2. 2corpse
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March 24, 2026
尸体(屍體)shītǐ(shi1ti3)

尸体 (shī tǐ) refers to a dead body, typically used in formal or medical contexts. It can denote both human corpses and animal carcasses, often appearing in discussions related to forensic science or legal matters.

Frequency#651DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, discussions about death and corpses are often approached with a sense of reverence and respect. The concept of '尸体' is crucial in traditional practices regarding funerals and ancestral veneration.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'shy' person (shī) hiding behind a 'tea' (tǐ) cup, trying to avoid the sight of a corpse. The image of a shy person avoiding something unpleasant helps remember the meaning of 'dead body'.

Meanings of 尸体

shītǐ(shi1ti3)
1dead body
2corpse
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About 尸体

尸体Simplified
屍體Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#651Frequency Rank
具Measure Word
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 尸体

Quick Contrast

尸 (shī) vs. 躯体 (qūtǐ): Use 尸体 (shītǐ) specifically for dead bodies, while 躯体 (qūtǐ) refers more generally to the physical body without the connotation of death.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a 'shy' person (shī) hiding behind a 'tea' (tǐ) cup, trying to avoid the sight of a corpse. The image of a shy person avoiding something unpleasant helps remember the meaning of 'dead body'.

Usage Notes

This term is often used in formal contexts, and it’s important to avoid using it casually. Common collocations include '尸体检查' (shī tǐ jiǎn chá - autopsy) and '尸体发现' (shī tǐ fā xiàn - discovery of a corpse). Be mindful of the tone: using '尸' with the wrong tone could lead to confusion.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 word, it connects to other terms related to health, death, and law. Students should focus on the context in which this word is used, especially in formal discussions about mortality or crime.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, discussions about death and corpses are often approached with a sense of reverence and respect. The concept of '尸体' is crucial in traditional practices regarding funerals and ancestral veneration.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse '尸体' with '尸首' and use them interchangeably, but '尸体' is more general. For example, saying '我看到尸首' (wǒ kàn dào shī shǒu - I saw the corpse) is incorrect; '尸体' should be used instead.

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Component Characters

尸shīperson representing the dead (during burial ceremonies)
HSK 73 strokes尸
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体tǐbody
7 strokes亻
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Grammar Patterns of 尸体

尸体 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 3 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.

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一具无法辨认的男性____被发现了。

The unrecognizable remains of a man had been found.

Example Sentences for 尸体 (10)

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一具无法辨认的男性尸体被发现了。

yī jù wú fǎ biàn rèn de nán xìng shī tǐ bèi fā xiàn le。

The unrecognizable remains of a man had been found.
2
他们确定这是一具15岁女孩的尸体。

tā mén què dìng zhè shì yī jù15 15 suì nǚ hái de shī。

They established that the body belonged to a 15-year-old girl.
3
猎人跪在动物尸体旁边，开始剥皮。

liè rén guì zài dòng wù shī tǐ páng biān， ， kāi shǐ bāo。

The hunter knelt beside the animal carcass and commenced to skin it.
4
那两具尸体被辨认出原是两名贩毒嫌疑犯。

nà liǎng jù shī tǐ bèi biàn rèn chū yuán shì liǎng míng fàn dú xián yí fàn。

The bodies were identified as those of two suspected drug dealers.
5
他们说尸体是在叛军重新占领这个地区时发现的。

tā mén shuō shī tǐ shì zài pàn jūn zhòng xīn zhān lǐng zhè gè dì qū shí fā xiàn de。

They said the bodies were found when rebels recaptured the area.
6
成千上万的尸体仍然被埋在碎石瓦砾下。

chéng qiān shàng wàn de shī tǐ réng rán bèi mái zài suì shí wǎ lì xià。

Thousands of bodies are still buried under the rubble.
7
在那个地点又挖掘出几具尸体。

zài nà gè dì diǎn yòu wā jué chū jī jù shī tǐ。

More bodies have been dug up at the site.
8
摄影师往后退开，好让我们查看尸体。

shè yǐng shī wǎng hòu tuì kāi， ， hǎo ràng wǒ mén chá kàn shī。

The photographers drew back to let us view the body.
9
研究人员需要更多的供解剖用的尸体。

yán jiū rén yuán xū yào gēng duō de gōng jiě pōu yòng de shī tǐ。

Researchers need a growing supply of corpses for dissection.
10
饿狗贪婪地啃食着人的尸体。

è gǒu tān lán dì kěn shí zháo rén de shī tǐ。

Starving dogs feasted on the human corpses.

Cultural Notes for 尸体

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, discussions about death and corpses are often approached with a sense of reverence and respect. The concept of '尸体' is crucial in traditional practices regarding funerals and ancestral veneration.

Frequently Asked Questions about 尸体

'尸体' is not commonly used in casual conversations and is more appropriate in formal, medical, or legal contexts.