physique

/fi'zi:k/

Thân thiện

Leonardo studied the human physique in his detailed drawings.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The form, size, and development of a person's body: "Physique" refers to the overall structure, shape, and muscular development of a human body.
   • The natural constitution of a human body: It can also describe the inherent physical characteristics and build of an individual.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • He has a strong, athletic physique. (This describes his well-developed, muscular body.)
  • As a dancer, she maintains a lean and graceful physique. (This refers to her slender and elegant body shape.)
  • Genetics plays a role in determining a person's basic physique. (This refers to the natural, inherited body constitution.)

Advanced Usage

• "To build a physique": to develop one's body through exercise and training.
  • He spent years in the gym to build an impressive physique.
• "A powerful physique": a body that appears very strong and robust.
  • The wrestler was known for his powerful physique.

Variants and Related Words

• Physical (adj): relating to the body.
  • Physical fitness is important for health.
• Physically (adv): in a way that relates to the body.
  • He is physically strong.

Synonyms

• Build: the particular structure or shape of a person's body.
• Frame: the underlying structure of the body, especially referring to bone structure.
• Body type: a category describing the general shape of a person's body (e.g., ectomorph, mesomorph).

Related Phrases

• "In good physical shape": having a fit and healthy body.
  • She stays in good physical shape by running daily.
• "Physical appearance": the way a person's body looks.
  • He takes pride in his physical appearance.

Học thuật

Noun

1. alternative names for the body of a human being
   • Leonardo studied the human body
   • he has a strong physique
   • the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
2. constitution of the human body

Từ đồng nghĩa

• build
• body-build
• habitus