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得体 (dé tǐ) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 7

得体 (dé tǐ) is a Chinese word: appropriate. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 得体

形 xíng adjective

appropriate

她的穿着很得体。

tā de chuān zhuó hěn dé tǐ

Her clothing is very appropriate.

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Word breakdown

得 dé — to achieve, to get right

Words with this character (36)
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体 tǐ — form, manner, style

Words with this character (54)
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  • 6 体重 tǐ zhòng — body weight HSK 4
    Example

    我的体重增加了五公斤。

    wǒ de tǐ zhòng zēng jiā le wǔ gōng jīn

    My body weight increased by five kilograms.

  • 7 人体 rén tǐ — human body HSK 5
    Example

    人体需要充足的水分。

    rén tǐ xū yào chōng zú de shuǐ fèn

    The human body needs sufficient water.

  • 8 体会 tǐ huì — to experience and understand HSK 5
    • 体 personally, through direct experience
    • 会 comprehend, grasp mentally
    Example

    只有亲自做过，才能体会其中的困难。

    zhǐ yǒu qīn zì zuò guò cái néng tǐ huì qí zhōng de kùn nan

    Only by doing it yourself can you experience and understand the difficulties involved.

  • 9 体力 tǐ lì — physical strength HSK 5
    • 体 body, physical
    • 力 strength, power
    Example

    长跑需要很好的体力。

    cháng pǎo xū yào hěn hǎo de tǐ lì

    Long-distance running requires very good physical strength.

  • 10 体现 tǐ xiàn — to embody, to reflect, to manifest HSK 5
    • 体 body, substance, form - the concrete manifestation
    • 现 to appear, to show, to make visible
    Example

    他的行为体现了他的价值观。

    tā de xíng wéi tǐ xiàn le tā de jià zhí guān

    His behavior reflects his values.

  • 11 体验 tǐ yàn — experience HSK 5
    • 体 body, physical engagement
    • 验 verify, test through direct contact
    Example

    我想体验一下农村生活。

    wǒ xiǎng tǐ yàn yī xià nóng cūn shēng huó

    I want to experience rural life.

  • 12 全体 quán tǐ — all, everyone, entire HSK 5
    • 全 whole, complete, entire
    • 体 body, group, entity
    Example

    全体学生都参加了运动会。

    quán tǐ xué sheng dōu cān jiā le yùn dòng huì

    All students participated in the sports meet.

  • 13 具体 jù tǐ — concrete, specific HSK 5
    • 具 to have, to possess (contributes the sense of 'having form')
    • 体 body, form, substance (contributes the meaning of 'tangible form')
    Example

    请给我一个具体的例子。

    qǐng gěi wǒ yí ge jù tǐ de lì zi

    Please give me a concrete example.

  • 14 媒体 méi tǐ — media HSK 5
    • 媒 medium, intermediary
    • 体 system, entity
    Example

    社交媒体改变了人们的沟通方式。

    shè jiāo méi tǐ gǎi biàn le rén men de gōu tōng fāng shì

    Social media has changed the way people communicate.

  • 15 总体 zǒng tǐ — overall HSK 5
    • 总 total, entire, whole
    • 体 body, entity, system
    Example

    总体情况很好。

    zǒng tǐ qíng kuàng hěn hǎo

    The overall situation is very good.

  • 16 整体 zhěng tǐ — whole HSK 5
    • 整 complete, entire
    • 体 body, entity
    Example

    要看整体效果，不能只看局部。

    yào kàn zhěng tǐ xiào guǒ bù néng zhǐ kàn jú bù

    We must look at the overall effect, not just the parts.

  • 17 群体 qún tǐ — group HSK 5
    • 群 collective, crowd; indicates a gathering of multiple entities
    • 体 body, entity; emphasizes the organized, unified nature of the group
    Example

    年轻人是一个重要的消费群体。

    nián qīng rén shì yí gè zhòng yào de xiāo fèi qún tǐ

    Young people are an important consumer group.

  • 18 集体 jí tǐ — collective HSK 5
    • 集 gather, assemble (people coming together)
    • 体 body, entity (a unified whole or group)
    Example

    我们要发挥集体的力量。

    wǒ men yào fā huī jí tǐ de lì liàng

    We must utilize the power of the collective.

  • 19 个体 gè tǐ — individual HSK 6
    • 个 single, individual, separate unit
    • 体 body, entity, form
    Example

    每个个体都有独特的性格。

    měi gè gè tǐ dōu yǒu dú tè de xìng gé

    Each individual has a unique personality.

  • 20 体操 tǐ cāo — gymnastics HSK 6
    • 体 body
    • 操 exercise, drill
    Example

    她每天早上做体操。

    tā měi tiān zǎo shang zuò tǐ cāo

    She does gymnastics every morning.

  • 21 体积 tǐ jī — volume HSK 6
    • 体 body, physical form
    • 积 accumulated measure, product
    Example

    这个箱子的体积很大。

    zhè ge xiāng zi de tǐ jī hěn dà

    This box has a large volume.

  • 22 体系 tǐ xì — system HSK 6
    • 体 body, structure, organized form
    • 系 connection, linkage, systematic relationship
    Example

    我们需要建立一个完整的教育体系。

    wǒ men xū yào jiàn lì yí ge wán zhěng de jiào yù tǐ xì

    We need to establish a complete education system.

  • 23 团体 tuán tǐ — group, organization HSK 6
    • 团 group, collective
    • 体 body, entity, organization
    Example

    我们学校有很多学生团体。

    wǒ men xué xiào yǒu hěn duō xué shēng tuán tǐ

    Our school has many student organizations.

  • 24 固体 gù tǐ — solid HSK 6
    • 固 solid, firm, fixed
    • 体 body, substance, state
    Example

    冰是水的固体形态。

    bīng shì shuǐ de gù tǐ xíng tài

    Ice is the solid form of water.

  • 25 多媒体 duō méi tǐ — multimedia HSK 6
    • 多 multiple, many
    • 媒 medium, intermediary
    • 体 body, form, entity
    Example

    这个教室配备了多媒体设备。

    zhè ge jiào shì pèi bèi le duō méi tǐ shè bèi

    This classroom is equipped with multimedia equipment.

  • 26 新媒体 xīn méi tǐ — new media HSK 6
    • 新 new, modern
    • 媒 medium, intermediary
    • 体 body, form, entity
    Example

    新媒体改变了人们获取信息的方式。

    xīn méi tǐ gǎi biàn le rén men huò qǔ xìn xī de fāng shì

    New media has changed the way people obtain information.

  • 27 气体 qì tǐ — gas HSK 6
    • 气 gas, air, vapor
    • 体 body, form, state
    Example

    氧气是一种重要的气体。

    yǎng qì shì yī zhǒng zhòng yào de qì tǐ

    Oxygen is an important gas.

  • 28 液体 yè tǐ — liquid HSK 6
    • 液 liquid, fluid
    • 体 body, substance, form
    Example

    水是一种液体。

    shuǐ shì yì zhǒng yè tǐ

    Water is a liquid.

  • 29 物体 wù tǐ — object HSK 6
    • 物 thing, matter
    • 体 body, physical form
    Example

    桌子上有一个不明物体。

    zhuō zi shàng yǒu yī gè bù míng wù tǐ

    There is an unidentified object on the table.

  • 30 一体 yì tǐ — an integrated whole; unity HSK 7
    • 一 one; unified
    • 体 body; entity
    Example

    这两个国家已经形成了经济一体。

    zhè liǎng gè guó jiā yǐ jīng xíng chéng le jīng jì yì tǐ

    These two countries have already formed an economic integration.

  • 31 主体 zhǔ tǐ — main body; subject HSK 7
    • 主 main, primary, principal
    • 体 body, entity, substance
    Example

    学生是学习的主体。

    xué shēng shì xué xí de zhǔ tǐ

    Students are the main subjects of learning.

  • 32 体制 tǐ zhì — system HSK 7
    • 体 organizational form/structure
    • 制 system/institution
    Example

    这个国家需要改革政治体制。

    zhè ge guó jiā xū yào gǎi gé zhèng zhì tǐ zhì

    This country needs to reform its political system.

  • 33 体态 tǐ tài — posture HSK 7
    • 体 body, physical form
    • 态 state, manner, bearing
    Example

    保持良好的体态对健康很重要。

    bǎo chí liáng hǎo de tǐ tài duì jiàn kāng hěn zhòng yào

    Maintaining good posture is very important for health.

  • 34 体能 tǐ néng — physical fitness HSK 7
    • 体 body, physical
    • 能 ability, capability
    Example

    他每天锻炼以提高体能。

    tā měi tiān duàn liàn yǐ tí gāo tǐ néng

    He exercises every day to improve his physical fitness.

  • 35 体裁 tǐ cái — genre HSK 7
    • 体 form, style
    • 裁 pattern, format
    Example

    散文和诗歌是不同的体裁。

    sǎn wén hé shī gē shì bù tóng de tǐ cái

    Prose and poetry are different genres.

  • 36 体谅 tǐ liàng — to show understanding HSK 7
    • 体 to personally experience/feel
    • 谅 to understand/sympathize
    Example

    希望你能体谅父母的苦心。

    xī wàng nǐ néng tǐ liàng fù mǔ de kǔ xīn

    I hope you can understand your parents' good intentions.

  • 37 体质 tǐ zhì — physical constitution HSK 7
    • 体 body, physical
    • 质 quality, constitution, nature
    Example

    他的体质很好，很少生病。

    tā de tǐ zhì hěn hǎo hěn shǎo shēng bìng

    His physical constitution is good, he rarely gets sick.

  • 38 体贴 tǐ tiē — to be considerate, to be thoughtful HSK 7
    • 体 body, to experience physically/emotionally
    • 贴 to be close to, to stick to (someone's needs/feelings)
    Example

    她很体贴，总是照顾别人的感受。

    tā hěn tǐ tiē zǒng shì zhào gù bié rén de gǎn shòu

    She is very considerate, always taking care of others' feelings.

  • 39 体面 tǐ miàn — dignity; face; respectability HSK 7
    • 体 bearing, propriety, proper form
    • 面 face, outward appearance, reputation
    Example

    他很注重自己的体面。

    tā hěn zhù zhòng zì jǐ de tǐ miàn

    He pays great attention to his dignity.

  • 40 体魄 tǐ pò — physique HSK 7
    • 体 body
    • 魄 vigor, physical strength
    Example

    运动员需要保持良好的体魄。

    yùn dòng yuán xū yào bǎo chí liáng hǎo de tǐ pò

    Athletes need to maintain a good physique.

  • 41 共同体 gòng tóng tǐ — community HSK 7
    • 共 together, shared
    • 同 same, together
    • 体 body, entity, organized group
    Example

    我们要建设人类命运共同体。

    wǒ men yào jiàn shè rén lèi mìng yùn gòng tóng tǐ

    We need to build a community with a shared future for mankind.

  • 42 半导体 bàn dǎo tǐ — semiconductor HSK 7
    • 半 half, semi- (indicating partial conductivity)
    • 导 conduct (referring to electrical conductivity)
    • 体 material, substance (physical matter)
    Example

    这家公司专门生产半导体芯片。

    zhè jiā gōng sī zhuān mén shēng chǎn bàn dǎo tǐ xīn piàn

    This company specializes in producing semiconductor chips.

  • 43 大体 dà tǐ — roughly HSK 7
    • 大 large, major (referring to the main outline)
    • 体 body, substance (referring to essential form)
    Example

    这个计划大体可行。

    zhè ge jì huà dà tǐ kě xíng

    This plan is roughly feasible.

  • 44 字体 zì tǐ — font HSK 7
    • 字 character, letter
    • 体 form, style
    Example

    这个字体太小了，我看不清楚。

    zhè ge zì tǐ tài xiǎo le wǒ kàn bù qīng chu

    This font is too small, I can't see clearly.

  • 45 实体 shí tǐ — entity HSK 7
    • 实 real, actual, concrete
    • 体 body, form, entity
    Example

    虚拟世界和实体世界有很大区别。

    xū nǐ shì jiè hé shí tǐ shì jiè yǒu hěn dà qū bié

    There is a big difference between the virtual world and the physical world.

  • 46 尸体 shī tǐ — corpse HSK 7
    • 尸 corpse, dead person
    • 体 body, physical form
    Example

    警察在河边发现了一具尸体。

    jǐng chá zài hé biān fā xiàn le yī jù shī tǐ

    The police found a corpse by the riverside.

  • 47 立体 lì tǐ — three-dimensional HSK 7
    • 立 standing, upright, vertical (dimension)
    • 体 body, form, solid substance
    Example

    这个立体模型很逼真。

    zhè ge lì tǐ mó xíng hěn bī zhēn

    This three-dimensional model is very realistic.

  • 48 简体字 jiǎn tǐ zì — simplified Chinese characters HSK 7
    • 简 simplified
    • 体 form, style
    • 字 character
    Example

    中国大陆使用简体字。

    Zhōng guó dà lù shǐ yòng jiǎn tǐ zì

    Mainland China uses simplified Chinese characters.

  • 49 繁体字 fán tǐ zì — traditional Chinese characters HSK 7
    • 繁 complex, elaborate (referring to the complex strokes)
    • 体 form, style (the form or style of writing)
    • 字 character (written character)
    Example

    香港和台湾使用繁体字。

    Xiāng Gǎng hé Tái wān shǐ yòng fán tǐ zì

    Hong Kong and Taiwan use traditional Chinese characters.

  • 50 肢体 zhī tǐ — limbs HSK 7
    • 肢 limbs (arms and legs)
    • 体 body (physical form)
    Example

    他的肢体语言很丰富。

    tā de zhī tǐ yǔ yán hěn fēng fù

    His body language is very rich.

  • 51 裸体 luǒ tǐ — nude, nudity HSK 7
    • 裸 naked, bare, exposed
    • 体 body
    Example

    博物馆展出了许多裸体雕塑。

    bó wù guǎn zhǎn chū le xǔ duō luǒ tǐ diāo sù

    The museum exhibited many nude sculptures.

  • 52 解体 jiě tǐ — disintegrate HSK 7
    • 解 to separate, to break apart
    • 体 body, structure, entity
    Example

    苏联在1991年解体了。

    Sū Lián zài yī jiǔ jiǔ yī nián jiě tǐ le

    The Soviet Union disintegrated in 1991.

  • 53 载体 zài tǐ — carrier HSK 7
    • 载 to carry, to bear
    • 体 body, entity, form
    Example

    语言是文化的载体。

    yǔ yán shì wén huà de zài tǐ

    Language is a carrier of culture.

  • 54 遗体 yí tǐ — remains HSK 7
    • 遗 left behind, bequeathed
    • 体 body
    Example

    他决定死后捐献遗体。

    tā jué dìng sǐ hòu juān xiàn yí tǐ

    He decided to donate his body after death.

Structure & writing
1 得 dé — to get; to obtain (opposite of 失)
Xpinyin

得 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1.1 彳 chì — step/walk radical, representing slow or hesitant walking
彳 is a component in 20 characters
HSK 1
很 hěn very; quite 得 dé to get; to obtain (opposite of 失)
HSK 3
行 xíng to walk; to go
HSK 4
待 dài to wait; to await 律 lǜ law; rule 微 wēi tiny; slight
HSK 5
彻 chè to penetrate, to pass through 彼 bǐ that; that one (opposite of 此) 征 zhēng to travel a long distance (often of troops on campaign)
HSK 6
径 jìng narrow path; footpath 徒 tú to go on foot (without vehicle or horse) 循 xún to follow; to comply with; to adhere to 德 dé morality; ethical standards and norms of conduct
HSK 7
役 yì labor service; corvée 徊 huái see 徘徊: ①pace back and forth; ②hesitate, be irresolute; ③fluctuate within a range 徐 xú (lit.) slowly; gently 徘 pái used in 徘徊: ① pace back and forth; ② hesitate, be undecided; ③ fluctuate within a range 徙 xǐ to migrate; to move (residence)
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御 yù to drive or control (a carriage or horse) 徽 huī emblem; badge; insignia
1.2 旦 dàn — dawn; early morning
旦 is a component in 11 characters
HSK 1
得 dé to get; to obtain (opposite of 失) 是 shì correct; right (opposite of 非)
HSK 2
但 dàn only, merely
HSK 3
担 dān to carry on a shoulder pole 查 chá to inspect carefully; to examine
HSK 4
量 liàng ancient measuring vessel (e.g. dǒu, shēng)
HSK 5
胆 dǎn gallbladder, the sac-like organ that stores bile
HSK 6
碍 ài to hinder, obstruct
HSK 7
坦 tǎn flat and wide 昼 zhòu daytime; the period from dawn to dusk (opposite of '夜') 暨 jì and; as well as (connecting nouns or noun phrases)
1.3 寸 cùn — cun, a unit of length (1/10 of a 尺, approx. 1/30 meter)
寸 is a component in 25 characters
HSK 1
对 duì to answer; to reply 得 dé to get; to obtain (opposite of 失) 时 shí time; a relatively long period of time during which matter continuously changes or develops
HSK 2
过 guò to move from one place or party to another
HSK 3
封 fēng to confer a title, rank, or fief upon a vassal (in ancient times) 衬 chèn to line with a layer underneath or inside
HSK 4
付 fù to submit; to hand over 厨 chú kitchen 导 dǎo to guide; to channel 将 jiāng will; about to 尊 zūn of high status or seniority
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村 cūn village; small residential settlement 耐 nài to endure; to withstand; to bear 讨 tǎo to launch a punitive expedition; to attack with troops
HSK 5
冠 guàn (lit.) to put on a hat (in ancient times, a capping ceremony at age 20 marked adulthood) 守 shǒu to defend, guard (opposite of 攻) 寻 xún ancient unit of length equal to eight chi (also said to be seven or six chi)
HSK 6
夺 duó to seize by force; to snatch 寿 shòu long-lived; advanced in age 射 shè to shoot or launch (an arrow, bullet, ball, etc.) 碍 ài to hinder, obstruct
HSK 7
嚼 jiáo to chew; to masticate 寺 sì ancient government office 祭 jì to pay tribute to the deceased 辱 rǔ shame; disgrace (opposite of 荣)

Stroke order

2 体 tǐ — the whole body of a person or animal; by extension, a part of the body

体 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

2.1 亻 rén — person/human radical (standing figure)
亻 is a component in 117 characters
HSK 1
什 shén see "什么": ① interrogative pronoun; ② indefinite reference; ③ universal reference (used before 也/都); ④ surprise or dissatisfaction; ⑤ reproach; ⑥ disagreement; ⑦ non-exhaustive enumeration 他 tā third-person pronoun, generally male, sometimes gender-neutral (he/him; they) 们 men suffix added to pronouns or nouns referring to people to indicate plural 件 jiàn measure word for individual items 休 xiū to stop; to cease (something)
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住 zhù to reside; to stay (permanently or temporarily) 作 zuò to work; to make; to produce 你 nǐ you (second person singular pronoun) 便 biàn convenient; to make convenient, smooth, without difficulty or obstruction 候 hòu to wait; to await 做 zuò to make; to manufacture (a physical object)
HSK 2
但 dàn only, merely 位 wèi position; location 体 tǐ the whole body of a person or animal; by extension, a part of the body 游 yóu unfixed; constantly moving
HSK 3
信 xìn letter; written message 借 jiè to borrow (something to be returned later) 假 jiǎ false; fake; not genuine, opposite of "真" 健 jiàn to strengthen; to make robust 像 xiàng portrait, image, or sculpture made in the likeness of a person or object
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化 huà to change in nature or form; to transform 复 fù to repeat; to do more than once
HSK 4
仅 jǐn only; merely 仍 réng still; as before; unchanged 仔 zǎi (dial.) young man 付 fù to submit; to hand over 价 jià price; the monetary value of goods
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任 rèn to appoint; to assign to a post 份 fèn a portion or share of a whole divided into parts 优 yōu excellent; superior (opposite of 劣) 伙 huǒ meals; food provisions 估 gū to estimate, to reckon approximately 低 dī low (opposite of 'high'); close to the ground 何 hé interrogative pronoun: ① what ② where ③ why 使 shǐ to dispatch; to order about 例 lì example; instance used as a reference or model 供 gōng to supply; to provide money or goods for those in need 保 bǎo to guard and protect from harm or loss 俩 liǎ two (cannot be followed by 个 or other measure words) 倍 bèi a multiple; a number equal to another multiplied by a given factor 倒 dǎo to fall down; to topple over 值 zhí price; value; numerical value 停 tíng to stop, to cease moving 偶 ǒu idol; figure made of wood or clay 傅 fù (lit.) to assist; to instruct 傲 ào arrogant; proud 夜 yè night (from dusk to dawn), opposite of '日'/'昼'
HSK 5
亿 yì one hundred million 代 dài to substitute; to replace 仿 fǎng to imitate; to follow as a model 伍 wǔ a military unit of five soldiers in ancient times; now refers to the army in general 伟 wěi great; sublime; inspiring reverence
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传 chuán to pass from one party to another; to hand down from generation to generation 伴 bàn companion; partner 伸 shēn to stretch out; to extend 似 sì to resemble; to be like 佛 fó Buddha (abbrev. of Sanskrit transliteration '佛陀'); esp. Shakyamuni, founder of Buddhism 佳 jiā beautiful, good 依 yī to lean on; to rely on, to depend on 促 cù short (of time) 俗 sú custom; social habit or convention formed over time 倡 chàng to initiate; to advocate 傍 bàng to be close to; to be beside 催 cuī to urge; to press someone to act quickly 傻 shǎ foolish, stupid 宿 sù to lodge; to spend the night; to sleep overnight 拖 tuō to drag (an object along a surface) 施 shī to implement; to exert
HSK 6
仗 zhàng general term for ancient weapons 仪 yí appearance and bearing; demeanor 仰 yǎng face upward (opposite of 俯, to face downward) 佩 pèi to wear (on one's person); to carry at one's side 侄 zhí nephew (son of a brother or male peer; also used for a friend's son)
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侧 cè side; lateral (opposite of 'front/upright') 俱 jù all, entirely 倾 qīng to tilt; to lean 偷 tōu to steal; to take something without the owner's knowledge 偿 cháng to repay; to compensate 储 chǔ to save, to store up
HSK 7
仁 rén benevolence; the Confucian moral concept centered on compassion, love, and altruism 仆 pú servant hired to do household chores 仇 chóu enemy; foe 仙 xiān immortal; a person with supernatural abilities in mythology 仲 zhòng second among siblings (after 伯, before 叔)
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伏 fú to lean forward onto something; to lie face down, prostrate 伐 fá to chop (a tree); to fell 伦 lún generation; kind; category 伪 wěi false; fake; deceitful (opposite of 真) 伯 bó uncle (father's elder brother) 伺 sì to watch; to lie in wait 佑 yòu to assist and protect 佣 yōng to hire or be hired 侃 kǎn (lit.) upright and forthright 侈 chǐ wasteful; extravagant 侍 shì to serve, attend upon, wait on someone 侠 xiá a chivalrous person or act of helping the oppressed through personal strength 侣 lǚ companion; partner 侥 jiǎo 见"侥幸": to gain benefit or avoid misfortune by chance 侦 zhēn to spy; to secretly investigate or scout 侨 qiáo to reside abroad 侮 wǔ to bully, to treat with contempt 侵 qīn to invade, to encroach on others' rights 俊 jùn handsome; good-looking (opposite of ugly) 俏 qiào handsome; good-looking; nimble and graceful 俘 fú prisoner of war; captive 俭 jiǎn frugal, thrifty (opposite of 奢) 俯 fǔ to bow one's head, face downward (opposite of 仰) 倔 juè straightforward in character, blunt in speech 倘 tǎng if; supposing that 倚 yǐ to lean against 倦 juàn tired, weary 债 zhài debt (money owed to others) 偏 piān not straight; off-center; tilted (opposite of 正) 僚 liáo government official 僧 sēng Buddhist monk 僵 jiāng stiff, rigid (of limbs) 僻 pì remote, far from the center
2.2 本 běn — root or stem of a plant
本 is a component in 2 characters
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体 tǐ the whole body of a person or animal; by extension, a part of the body
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笨 bèn stupid; slow-witted

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