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Expressing "body" or "flesh" with 肉体 (ròutǐ)
Explanation
肉体 (ròutǐ) means "body" or "flesh," referring to the physical form of a person as opposed to their spirit or soul. It is commonly used in literary or philosophical contexts where the physical and spiritual are contrasted. Unlike 身体, which is neutral and everyday, 肉体 carries a more formal or abstract tone.
Examples
长期锻炼可以让肉体变得更强壮。
Chángqī duànliàn kěyǐ ràng ròutǐ biàn de gèng qiángzhuàng.
Long-term exercise can make the body stronger.
这部小说探讨了肉体与灵魂的关系。
Zhè bù xiǎoshuō tàntǎo le ròutǐ yǔ línghún de guānxì.
This novel explores the relationship between the body and the soul.
肉体上的疲惫远不如精神上的压力大。
Ròutǐ shàng de píbèi yuǎn bùrú jīngshén shàng de yālì dà.
Physical exhaustion is far less burdensome than mental pressure.
长期锻炼可以让肉体变得更强壮。
Chángqī duànliàn kěyǐ ràng ròutǐ biàn de gèng qiángzhuàng.
Regular exercise can make the body stronger.
这部小说探讨了肉体与灵魂的关系。
Zhè bù xiǎoshuō tàntǎo le ròutǐ yǔ línghún de guānxì.
This novel explores the relationship between body and soul.
肉体上的疲惫远不如精神上的压力大。
Ròutǐ shàng de píbèi yuǎn bùrú jīngshén shàng de yālì dà.
Physical exhaustion is far less burdensome than mental stress.