身 shēn body; life; oneself
Made with 7 strokes.
Originally a picture of a pregnant woman but now extended to mean body in general
Sounds same
申 shēn (to extend)Different tone
神 shén (god) ; 什 shén (what)Radical
Index 158 used in: 射 shè (to shoot) ; 躺 tǎng (to recline)Pronunciation
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Proverbs
身临其境 shēn lín qí jìng An eye witness to an event身体力行 shēn tǐ lì xíng Following the advice given oneself
羊毛出在羊身上 yáng maó chū zài yáng shēn shàng Unrealistic expectations. You get what you pay for
一登龙门,身价十倍 yī dēng lóng mén shēn jià shí bèi Diligent study brings great rewards. The Dragon Gate is a dangerous gorge on the Yellow River. Success in the Imperial examinations was likened to a carp ascending the gorge. Passing the examinations greatly added to prestige.
一身是胆 yī shēn shì dǎn Fearless, intrepid. A heroic disposition.