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    Referring to the whole body with 浑身 (húnshēn)

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    Structure

    浑身 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    The noun 浑身 (húnshēn) means "the whole body" or "from head to toe." It is used to describe a physical or emotional state that affects every part of the body. For example, 浑身的力气 means "all the strength in one's body."

    Examples

    • 跑完马拉松以后，她浑身都在发抖。

      Pǎo wán mǎlāsōng yǐhòu, tā húnshēn dōu zài fādǒu.

      After finishing the marathon, her whole body was trembling.

    • 他浑身湿透了，赶紧回家换衣服。

      Tā húnshēn shī tòu le, gǎnjǐn huí jiā huàn yīfu.

      He was soaked from head to toe and hurried home to change clothes.

    • 听到那个好消息，她浑身充满了力量。

      Tīngdào nàge hǎo xiāoxi, tā húnshēn chōngmǎnle lìliàng.

      Upon hearing the good news, she was filled with energy from head to toe.

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