身 (shēn): Stroke Order, Meaning & How to Write

Identity and status

身 + nounnoun + 身

In these words, 身 relates to a person's identity, background, or social position.

Actions involving the body

verb + 身

In these words, 身 follows a verb to describe a physical action or movement of the body.

HSK 3.0 · L6

zhuǎn转

shēn身

(of a person) to turn round

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

fān翻

shēn身

Turn over

HSK 6

dòng动

shēn身

go on a journey; set out on a journey

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

tuō脱

shēn身

Get away

The whole self or life

adjective + 身

In these words, 身 refers to the entire person, often emphasizing completeness or duration.

HSK 3.0 · L4

quán全

shēn身

the whole body

HSK 6

hún浑

shēn身

from head to toe; all over

HSK 6

zhōng终

shēn身

lifelong

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

dān单

shēn身

Single / unmarried

身 (shēn): Body — Stroke Order & Writing Guide

Animated Stroke Order 身

Stroke Order Diagrams 身

Printable Writing Worksheet: 身

How to Use 身

Identity and status

HSK Vocabulary: 身

Example Sentences

HSK (3.0) Level 4

Same Sound

Same Radical

Actions involving the body

The whole self or life

Related Characters

HSK (3.0) Level 4

Same Sound

Same Radical