English–Chinese

“posture” in Chinese

Chinese

Also姿态 (zī tài)

Pronunciation

Pinyinzī shì

Example

工作时要保持正确的姿势。gōng zuò shí yào bǎo chí zhèng què de zī shì

The correct posture should be maintained while working.

Illustration for 姿势 (posture)

How to say “posture” in Chinese

“Posture” in Chinese is 姿势 (zī shì).

The particular alignment of the body, from the placement of its limbs to its overall bearing.

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

Example sentences with 姿势

长时间保持同一姿势会导致身体不适。cháng shí jiān bǎo chí tóng yì zī shì huì dǎo zhì shēn tǐ bú shì

Maintaining the same posture for a long time can cause physical discomfort.

Tips for using 姿势

  • The word applies to animals as well as people, making it useful when describing how a dog, cat, or other animal holds its body.

Other Chinese words for “posture”

她的姿态很优雅。tā de zī tài hěn yōu yǎ

Her posture is very graceful.

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