姿势

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Character Breakdown

Understanding 姿势 (zī shì)

The word 姿势 primarily refers to the posture or position of a person's or animal's body. It often conveys how someone holds themselves physically, which can imply confidence, politeness, or relaxation.

Common Uses

  • Describing physical posture in daily life, such as sitting or standing.
  • In exercise or sports contexts, emphasizing the importance of correct posture.
  • Figuratively, to describe someone's demeanor or attitude through their body language.

Typical Collocations

Usage Tips

When using 姿势, it often appears with adjectives describing the quality of the posture, such as 端正 (upright), 自信 (confident), or (poor). Avoid confusing 姿势 with 动作 (dòng zuò), which means 'movement' or 'action'; 姿势 focuses on static body position rather than motion.

Register and Tone

This word is neutral and commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in health, sports, and social manners discussions.

Example Sentences

His sitting posture is very upright, giving a very polite impression.

When practicing yoga, the correct posture can help you relax your body

He struck a confident pose, ready to start his speech.