[[Radicals]] #Radicals #7-Strokes ## 身 (shēn) Kanxi Radical 158 ![[身 (shēn).svg]] ## Meaning The radical 身 (shēn) is a Chinese character radical that represents the concept of "body" or "person." It is often used as a semantic component in characters related to the human body, physical appearance, or words associated with them. In terms of meaning, the radical 身 (shēn) primarily conveys the idea of "body" or "person" and is associated with various aspects of the human body, such as the torso, limbs, or physical characteristics. ## Examples Examples of Chinese characters that contain the radical 身 (shēn) include: [[身 shēn]] - body; oneself [[躺 tǎng]] - to lie down; to recline [[躲 duǒ]] - to hide; to dodge