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“body and mind” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinshēn xīn

Example

身心健康很重要,要每天运动。shēn xīn jiàn kāng hěn zhòng yào yào měi tiān yùn dòng

The health of your body and mind is important. You should exercise every day.

Illustration for 身心 (body and mind)

How to say “body and mind” in Chinese

“Body and mind” in Chinese is 身心 (shēn xīn).

A person's physical and mental state viewed as one connected whole.

Full entry for 身心: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 身心

周末去爬山,能让身心放松。zhōu mò qù pá shān néng ràng shēn xīn fàng sōng

Climbing a mountain on the weekend can help relax both body and mind.

Tips for using 身心

  • In everyday Chinese, 身心健康 (shēnxīn jiànkāng, "physical and mental health") describes overall health rather than a problem limited to one side.

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