姿势

• Pinyin: zī shì
• Hanzi breakdown: 姿 = 次 + 女 (posture); 势 = 执 + 力 (form)

Meaning

Posture; pose; stance; position. The way in which a body is positioned or held.

Refers to the physical positioning of the body, whether standing, sitting, or performing activities. Important in sports, dance, ergonomics, and photography. Also used metaphorically for approach or attitude.

Examples

1. 保持正确的坐姿势对健康很重要。 Maintaining correct sitting posture is important for your health.
2. 运动员调整了投掷姿势。 The athlete adjusted their throwing stance.
3. 这个瑜伽姿势有点难度。 This yoga pose is a bit challenging.

Usage Guide

Context: sports, health, photography

Tone: neutral

Do Say

• 长期保持不良姿势会导致脊椎问题。(Maintaining poor posture for a long time can lead to spinal problems.)
• 请保持这个姿势不要动。(Please maintain this pose and don't move.)

Don't Say

• 心理姿势 — use 态度 or 心态 for mental states; 姿势 is physical

Origin & History

姿 (posture, appearance) + 势 (form, power)

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal