thần xác

Một người đàn ông dẫn thần xác đến dự buổi họp mặt.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Body, physical form: A colloquial or slang term referring to the human body as a physical entity, often with a tone that is informal, humorous, or slightly irreverent. It emphasizes the corporeal, tangible aspect of a person.
   • Person (as a physical presence): Used to refer to a person themselves, particularly when emphasizing their physical arrival or presence in a specific location.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Sau buổi tập, cả thần xác tôi mệt rã rời. (After the workout, my entire body was exhausted.)
  • Anh ấy hứa sẽ đến, và tối qua đã dẫn thần xác đến đúng giờ. (He promised to come, and last night he showed up in person right on time.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is inherently informal (argot). It is more common in spoken Vietnamese than in formal writing and can add a colorful, direct, or playful nuance when referring to one's own or another's body.

Variants and Related Words

• Thân xác (n): This is the standard, more formal term for "body" (the physical form). "Thần xác" is a common colloquial variant or misspelling of "thân xác."
  • Giữ gìn thân xác khỏe mạnh. (To keep one's body healthy.)

Synonyms

• Body: The physical structure of a person.
• Physique: The form, size, and development of a person's body.
• Person (when referring to physical presence).

Related Idioms

• Dẫn thần xác đến: To bring oneself (to a place); to show up in person. This phrase directly uses the slang term to humorously emphasize the act of physically arriving.
  • Cuối cùng nó cũng dẫn thần xác đến dự tiệc. (He finally dragged himself to the party.)