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“embodiment” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinhuà shēn

Example

他是正义的化身。tā shì zhèng yì de huà shēn

He is the embodiment of justice.

Illustration for 化身 (embodiment)

How to say “embodiment” in Chinese

“Embodiment” in Chinese is 化身 (huà shēn).

A person or thing in which an abstract quality takes clear, living form.

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

Example sentences with 化身

在孩子眼中，她是慈爱的化身。zài hái zi yǎn zhōng tā shì cí ài de huà shēn

In the children's eyes, she is the embodiment of loving kindness.

Tips for using 化身

  • In conversational Chinese, this noun often belongs to praise or dramatic commentary, so it can sound deliberately grand when used for an ordinary description.

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