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March 24, 2026
体(體)tǐ(ti3)
The character 体 (tǐ) primarily means 'body' and can refer to the physical body, a system, or a form in various contexts. It is often used when discussing physical health, structure, or different styles and forms in art, writing, and linguistics.
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Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, the concept of 体 is central to health discussions, emphasizing the balance and condition of the body as a reflection of overall well-being.
Memory Tip
Imagine a T-shaped figure to represent a body, where the top is the head and the bottom is the body. The 't' in '体' sounds like 'tea,' and you can think of a body enjoying a cup of tea, relaxing and enjoying life.
Meanings of 体
tǐ(ti3)
1body
2form
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About 体
体Simplified
體Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 体
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形 (xíng) - use 体 (tǐ) when referring to the physical body or a system, while 形 (xíng) emphasizes shape or form.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a T-shaped figure to represent a body, where the top is the head and the bottom is the body. The 't' in '体' sounds like 'tea,' and you can think of a body enjoying a cup of tea, relaxing and enjoying life.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 体 with similar characters like 体会 (tǐhuì), which means 'to experience.' It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, but ensure that the surrounding context clarifies whether it's about the physical body or a conceptual system.
HSK Study Tips
体 is relevant for HSK Level 3, linking to other words like 身体 (shēntǐ, 'body') and 体系 (tǐxì, 'system'). Focus on practicing its various meanings and how it interacts with other characters in compound words.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, the concept of 体 is central to health discussions, emphasizing the balance and condition of the body as a reflection of overall well-being.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misuse 体 by confusing it with related terms. For example, saying '我有体' (Wǒ yǒu tǐ, 'I have a body') is incorrect; the proper phrase would be '我有身体' (Wǒ yǒu shēntǐ).
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Grammar Patterns of 体
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 8 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.
fēi cháng gǎn xiè nín de tǐ tiē rù wēi， ， wǒ zhēn de wú yǐ yán。
I can't tell you how much I appreciate your thoughtfulness.
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护士把体温计甩了甩，然后放到了我的腋下。
hù shì bǎ tǐ wēn jì shuǎi le shuǎi， ， rán hòu fàng dào le wǒ de yè。
The nurse shook the thermometer and put it under my armpit.
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整体而言，当今的老年人依然相对贫困。
zhěng tǐ ér yán， ， dāng jīn de lǎo nián rén yī rán xiāng duì pín。
As a group, today's old people are still relatively deprived.
4
这个团体与叙利亚的关系可以追溯到《圣经》时代。
zhè gè tuán tǐ yǔ xù lì yà de guān xì kě yǐ zhuī sù dào《 《 shèng》 jīng 》。
The community's links with Syria date back to biblical times.
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他们强烈感受到他们的宗教信仰与政治体制不相称。
tā mén qiáng liè gǎn shòu dào tā mén de zōng jiào xìn yǎng yǔ zhèng zhì tǐ zhì bù xiāng chēng。
They feel strongly that their religion is incompatible with the political system.
6
受热气体通过水中的盘管输送。
shòu rè qì tǐ tōng guò shuǐ zhōng de pán guǎn shū sòng。
The heated gas is piped through a coil surrounded by water.
7
36岁的汉德拉身体健壮，有着21岁小伙子的体能。
36 36 suì de hàn dé lā shēn tǐ jiàn， zhuàng ，21 yǒu zháo 21 suì xiǎo huǒ zǐ。
Xandra is an athletic 36-year-old with a 21-year-old's body.
8
这样的地产是否可获得大笔收益还要视具体情形而定。
zhè yàng de dì chǎn shì fǒu kě huò dé dà bǐ shōu yì huán yào shì jù tǐ qíng xíng ér dìng。
Whether such properties are a good deal will depend on individual situations.
9
你的决定必须转化为具体明确的行动。
nǐ de jué dìng bì xū zhuǎn huà wéi jù tǐ míng què de háng dòng。
Your decision must be translated into specific, concrete actions.
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早晨开始禁食前，记下你的体重。
zǎo chén kāi shǐ jīn shí qián， ， jì xià nǐ de tǐ。
On the morning before starting the fast, write down your starting weight.
Cultural Notes for 体
🏮Cultural insight
In traditional Chinese medicine, the concept of 体 is central to health discussions, emphasizing the balance and condition of the body as a reflection of overall well-being.
Word Family of 体
Words Containing This Character20
身体shēntǐthe body身體
尸体shītǐdead body屍體
媒体méitǐmedia, esp. news media媒體
具体jùtǐconcrete具體
体tǐbody體
体育tǐyùsports體育
体系tǐxìsystem體系
体验tǐyànto experience for oneself體驗
整体zhěngtǐwhole entity整體
体现tǐxiànto embody體現
全体quántǐall全體
集体jítǐa group集體
体内within the body體內
体制tǐzhìsystem體制
人体réntǐhuman body人體
体会tǐhuìto realize體會
团体tuántǐgroup團體
体重tǐzhòngbody weight體重
总体zǒngtǐcompletely總體
主体zhǔtǐbulk主體
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Frequently Asked Questions about 体
Common phrases include 身体 (shēntǐ, 'body') and 体会 (tǐhuì, 'to experience').
体 is pronounced as 'tǐ' with a falling-rising tone.
Yes, 体 can be used in various contexts but ensure the meaning aligns with the formality of the conversation.
