Body parts in Chinese
The Chinese word for "body parts" is 身体 (shēn tǐ). Below are 48 Chinese words for body parts, each with pinyin, English and its level in the new HSK 3.0 word list. They cover HSK 1 to HSK 6, in the order a learner meets them.
The 12 words to learn first
| Chinese | Pinyin | English | HSK 3.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 头 | tóu | head | 2 |
| 头发 | tóu fa | hair (on the head) | 3 |
| 脸 | liǎn | face | 3 |
| 眼睛 | yǎn jing | eye | 2 |
| 耳朵 | ěr duo | ear | 3 |
| 鼻子 | bí zi | nose | 4 |
| 嘴 | zuǐ | mouth | 3 |
| 牙 | yá | tooth, teeth | 3 |
| 手 | shǒu | hand | 2 |
| 腿 | tuǐ | leg | 3 |
| 脚 | jiǎo | foot | 3 |
| 肚子 | dù zi | belly | 4 |
Body Parts & Physical Description HSK 3 lesson
| Chinese | Pinyin | English | HSK 3.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 口 | kǒu | mouth | 1 |
| 矮 | ǎi | short (in height) | 3 |
| 胖 | pàng | fat; plump | 3 |
| 瘦 | shòu | thin | 3 |
| 年轻 | nián qīng | young | 3 |
Body, Health and Feelings HSK 3 lesson
| Chinese | Pinyin | English | HSK 3.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 身高 | shēn gāo | height (of a person) | 3 |
| 住院 | zhù yuàn | to be in the hospital, to be admitted | 3 |
| 出院 | chū yuàn | to leave the hospital | 3 |
| 感到 | gǎn dào | to feel | 3 |
| 感兴趣 | gǎn xìng qù | to be interested (in) | 3 |
| 喜爱 | xǐ ài | to like, to be fond of (a little formal) | 3 |
| 受 | shòu | to receive; to be given (welcome, love) | 3 |
| 心里 | xīn lǐ | in one's heart, inside (one's feelings) | 3 |
| 身边 | shēn biān | at one's side, with one | 3 |
| 面前 | miàn qián | in front of, facing | 3 |
| 难听 | nán tīng | unpleasant to hear; (of words) harsh | 3 |
Health & body HSK 4 lesson
| Chinese | Pinyin | English | HSK 3.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 咳嗽 | ké sou | to cough | 4 |
| 打针 | dǎ zhēn | to give or have an injection | 4 |
| 减肥 | jiǎn féi | to lose weight | 5 |
| 汗 | hàn | perspiration; sweat | 4 |
| 皮肤 | pí fū | skin | 4 |
| 血 | xuè | blood | 4 |
| 生命 | shēng mìng | life (as the characteristic of living beings) | 4 |
| 死 | sǐ | to die | 4 |
| 受不了 | shòu bù liǎo | unbearable | 4 |
| 力气 | lì qi | strength | 4 |
| 抽烟 | chōu yān | to smoke (a cigarette, tobacco) | – |
Body Parts & Physical Features HSK 6 lesson
| Chinese | Pinyin | English | HSK 3.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 脖子 | bó zi | neck | 6 |
| 翅膀 | chì bǎng | wing | 5 |
| 肺 | fèi | lung | 6 |
| 胳膊 | gē bo | arm | 4 |
| 骨头 | gǔ tou | bone | 6 |
| 胡须 | hú xū | beard | – |
| 肌肉 | jī ròu | muscle | 5 |
| 肩膀 | jiān bǎng | shoulder | 6 |
| 眉毛 | méi mao | eyebrow | 6 |
Every word links to its dictionary entry, with audio, example sentences and stroke order. The words are grouped by the GraphChinese lesson that teaches them, so a few in each group belong to the lesson and sit a little outside the topic.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "body parts" in Chinese?
身体 (shēn tǐ), meaning "body". The most common words in this topic are 头 (tóu, head), 头发 (tóu fa, hair (on the head)), 脸 (liǎn, face), 眼睛 (yǎn jing, eye).
How many Chinese words for body parts do I need?
This page lists 48, from HSK 1 to HSK 6. The 12 at the top are enough to start; the rest follow level by level.
What do the HSK levels on this page mean?
Each word shows where the new HSK 3.0 word list places it, from level 1 to the 7-9 band. A dash means the word is taught in the course and is not on the HSK 3.0 list. HSK 3.0, complete.
How do I pronounce these words?
The pinyin beside each word gives the sound and the tone. Each word links to its dictionary entry, where you can hear it. If the tone marks are new to you, start with the four tones, explained.
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