Meaning of shī:
尸
(literary) person representing the deceased (during burial ceremonies); (literary) to put a corpse on display (after execution); corpse (variant of 屍|尸[shi1]); (bound form) corpse
Zài gǔdài, shī zài zànglǐ shàng bànyǎn zhòngyào juésè.
在古代，尸在葬礼上扮演重要角色。
In ancient times, the 'shi' played an important role in funeral ceremonies.
Zài gǔdài, yǒuxiē zuìfàn huì bèi chǔjué hòu zhǎnshì tāmen de shītǐ.
在古代，有些罪犯会被处决后展示他们的尸体。
In ancient times, some criminals would have their corpses displayed after execution.
Kǎogǔ xuéjiā zài gǔmù zhōng fāxiàn le yī jù shītǐ.
考古学家在古墓中发现了一具尸体。
Archaeologists discovered a corpse in the ancient tomb.
Kǎogǔ tuánduì fāxiànle yī jù bǎocún wán hǎo de gǔdài shītǐ.
考古团队发现了一具保存完好的古代尸体。
The archaeological team discovered a well-preserved ancient corpse.
