尸体

屍體

shītǐ

noun HSK 7-9 #651

Measure Word

一具尸体 jù

Meanings

1 corpse
2 dead body

Characters

Examples

HSK 3

警察在河边发现了一具尸体。

Jǐngchá zài hébiān fāxiàn le yī jù shītǐ.

The police found a corpse by the river.

HSK 4

法医正在检查尸体。

Fǎyī zhèngzài jiǎnchá shītǐ.

The forensic doctor is examining the body.

Tips

usage

尸体 is the standard neutral term for a dead body. 遗体 (yítǐ) is more respectful and used for the remains of someone honored.

Stroke Order

尸 shī

体 tǐ