Chinese word

随身

Pronunciation

Pinyinsuí shēn

Meaning

  • adverbcarry with one

Example

他习惯把零食随身带着。tā xí guàn bǎ líng shí suí shēn dài zhe

He has a habit of carrying snacks with him.

Illustration for 随身 (carry with one)

More examples

作为导游，他总是把急救药品随身携带。zuò wéi dǎo yóu tā zǒng shì bǎ jí jiù yào pǐn suí shēn xié dài

As a guide, he always carries first-aid supplies with him.

Core concept

An item accompanies a person closely instead of remaining at home or in a fixed place.

Common phrases

  • 随身携带现金suí shēn xié dài xiàn jīn

    carry cash on one's person

  • 外出时把文件随身携带wài chū shí bǎ wén jiàn suí shēn xié dài

    carry documents with one when out

Similar words

身边shēn biān: Kept at a person's side in a position that makes reaching it easy.
贴身tiē shēn: Kept close against the body to protect and keep the item near.

Definition in Chinese

指将必需品随身携带，常用于说明某物与人同行并方便随时使用。zhǐ jiāng bì xū pǐn suí shēn xié dài cháng yòng yú shuō míng mǒu wù yǔ rén tóng xíng bìng fāng biàn suí shí shǐ yòng

Word origin

In 随 (suí, "follow") + 身 (shēn, "body"), the second character makes the person's body the reference point for what follows along.

Usage tips

  • In everyday speech, it suits practical personal items such as keys, identification, or medicine, especially when their availability during travel matters.

Related words

  • 随身携带suí shēn xié dàicarry with oneverb
  • 随身物品suí shēn wù pǐnitems carried with onenoun

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