- 一身汗 yīshēnhàn sweating all overcovered in sweat from head to toe
- 孑然一身 jiérányīshēn all alone in the worldTo be completely alone and solitary; to have no living relatives or friends to rely on.
- 无官一身轻 wúguānyīshēnqīng carefree without the burden of officeA set phrase describing the feeling of relief and freedom from responsibility once one has left an official post or retired from duty.
- 一身是胆 yīshēnshìdǎn fearlessto be full of courage; to know no fear; intrepid and brave; literally "to be a body made entirely of gall"
- 一身二任 yīshēn'èrrèn to hold two posts simultaneouslyTo hold two positions or take on two responsibilities at the same time
- 一身儿 yīshēnr outfit(erhua variant) a suit of clothes; a full outfit of clothing
- 一身两役 yīshēnliǎngyì to play a dual roleto hold two jobs or perform two tasks at the same time; to serve in a dual capacity
- 一身一口 yīshēnyīkǒu family of oneA person living alone with no family; a single person who is the sole member of their household.
- 无病一身轻 wúbìngyīshēnqīng free from illness, light in bodyto feel light and carefree when free of illness; often used to express that good health is a great blessing
- 舍得一身剐，敢把皇帝拉下马 shědeyīshēnguǎgǎnbǎhuángdìlāxiàmǎ to be fearlessOne who does not fear the death of a thousand cuts will dare to unhorse the emperor; to a fearless person, no obstacle is too great.
