身躯 (shēnqū): body

Measure Word

一副身躯 fù

Both characters mean 'body' - together they form a literary/formal word for the physical body

HSK 5

她虽然身躯矮小，但意志坚强。

Tā suīrán shēnqū ǎixiǎo, dàn yìzhì jiānqiáng.

Although she is small in stature, her willpower is strong.

HSK 7-9

他用瘦弱的身躯挡住了风雨。

Tā yòng shòuruò de shēnqū dǎngzhù le fēngyǔ.

He blocked the storm with his frail body.

register

身躯 is more literary and formal than 身体. Use 身体 in everyday speech; 身躯 appears in writing, speeches, or dramatic contexts.

身 shēn

躯 qū