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Body and mind in Chinese

body and mind · HSK 6

身心 shēn xīn

  1. 身 shēn body
  2. 心 xīn heart

运动对身心都有好处。 Exercise is good for both body and mind.

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How do you say body and mind in Chinese?

Body and mind in Chinese is 身心 (shēn xīn).

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