身世 Pronunciation and Pinyin

身世 Usage and Examples

origins

background

parentage

他生于1650年前后，但身世不详。

He was born around 1650 but his origins remain obscure.

她从未弄清她身世的真相。

She never discovered the true circumstances of her birth.

Character	Pinyin	Strokes	Meaning
身	shēn	7	body, person, life, self
世	shì	5	world, generation, era

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What does 身世 mean in Chinese?

身世 (shēn shì) means “origins, background, parentage”.

How do you pronounce 身世?

身世 is pronounced shēn shì in Mandarin Chinese.

How do you say “origins” in Chinese?

“origins” is 身世 (shēn shì) in Chinese.

How is 身世 used in a sentence?

This page has 2 example sentences using 身世, each with pinyin and an English translation.