🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

身体的

Pronunciation / Transliteration: shēntǐ de

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Physical/ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #800 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"定期锻炼对保持身体健康至关重要。"

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Relating to the body as opposed to the mind; tangible or material.

    "Regular exercise is essential for maintaining physical health."
  2. 2

    Pertaining to the laws of nature or the physical sciences.

    "The physical properties of the material were tested in the laboratory."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'physical' originates from the Greek word 'physikos', meaning 'natural', which evolved through Latin 'physicus' and Middle English 'fysical'. Its meaning has shifted over time from a focus on nature to encompass the tangible and corporeal aspects of existence.

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