身材

shēncái
noun HSK 4 #3,050

Meanings

  1. 1 figure; build; stature
  2. 2 physique; body shape

Characters

Body material — one's physical build or figure

Examples

Tā de shēncái hěn hǎo.
She has a great figure.
Yùndòng kěyǐ bǎochí hǎo shēncái.
Exercise can help maintain a good figure.
Tā shēncái hěn gāodà.
He has a tall, big build.

Tips

usage
身材 refers to overall body shape and proportions. 身材 is a common compliment meaning someone has a nice figure. It's considered less sensitive than directly commenting on weight.
mistakes
Don't confuse 身材 (figure/build) with 身高 (shēngāo, height) or 身体 (shēntǐ, body/health). 身材 is specifically about shape and proportions.

Stroke Order

shēn
cái