Definition

Noun: 1. Corpse, dead body: Refers specifically to the physical remains of a deceased human being. This term is formal and is used in official, medical, or legal contexts. * The police discovered a thi thể in the forest. * The thi thể was transferred to the morgue for examination.

Usage

• Formal and Specific Context: "Thi thể" is a formal term. It is neutral but carries a serious, somber tone. It is commonly used in news reports, police investigations, medical examinations, and official documents.
• Not for Animals: This word is used exclusively for human remains. For animals, the word "xác" (carcass, body) is used.
• Grammar: Functions as a noun. It can be the subject or object of a sentence. It is often used with verbs like (to discover), (to find), (to examine), (to move), (to bury/cremate).

Examples

• (The police are protecting the scene where the corpse was found.)
• (The family has received the body of the victim to hold the funeral.)
• (The autopsy of the corpse will provide important clues.)

Advanced Usage / Nuances

• "Thi thể" vs. "Xác chết": Both mean "corpse." "Thi thể" is more formal and respectful. "Xác chết" is more direct and can sound blunt or harsh in formal contexts but is common in everyday speech.
• "Thi thể" vs. "Tử thi": "Tử thi" is a synonym but is even more formal, literary, and less common in everyday modern usage. It is often found in written texts or historical contexts.
• "Di hài": This is a very respectful and solemn term, often used for revered figures or in ceremonial contexts, translating to "mortal remains" or "relics."

Variants and Related Words

• Xác chết (n): Corpse, dead body. (More common, can be less formal).
• Tử thi (n): Corpse, dead body. (Formal, literary).
• Di hài (n): Mortal remains, relics. (Very respectful).
• Hài cốt (n): Bones, skeletal remains. (Refers specifically to bones after decomposition).
• Tang lễ (n): Funeral. (The ceremony for the deceased).
• Nhà xác / Nhà tang lễ (n): Morgue / Funeral home.

Synonyms

• Corpse (n): A dead body, especially of a human.
• Body (n): (In this context) A dead human body.
• Remains (n): (Formal) A dead body, often used in legal or official contexts.
• Deceased (n): (Formal) The dead person. (e.g., "The deceased was identified.").

Related Phrases / Collocations

• Khám nghiệm thi thể: To perform an autopsy/examination on a corpse.
• Định danh thi thể: To identify a body.
• Phát hiện thi thể: To discover a corpse.
• Bảo quản thi thể: To preserve a body.
• Di chuyển thi thể: To move a body.

noun

1. corpse, body