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Expressing "body type" with 体型 (tǐxíng)
Explanation
体型 (tǐxíng) means "physique," "body type," or "build," referring to the overall shape and structure of a person's or animal's body. It is used in contexts related to health, fitness, biology, and appearance. It describes general body proportions rather than specific measurements.
Examples
他通过健身完全改变了自己的体型。
Tā tōngguò jiànshēn wánquán gǎibiàn le zìjǐ de tǐxíng.
He completely transformed his physique through fitness training.
每个人的体型不同，适合的运动方式也不一样。
Měi gè rén de tǐxíng bùtóng, shìhé de yùndòng fāngshì yě bù yīyàng.
Everyone has a different body type, so the suitable forms of exercise also differ.
这种狗的体型比较小，适合在公寓里养。
Zhè zhǒng gǒu de tǐxíng bǐjiào xiǎo, shìhé zài gōngyù lǐ yǎng.
This breed of dog is relatively small in size, making it suitable for apartment living.