"in the flesh" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 亲自
• 本人

Definition

在现实生活中见到某人，而不是在照片或屏幕上；与某人面对面见面。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

主要用于描述见到名人或以前只通过媒体认识的人。表达较为口语，有时带有一点惊喜。常与“见到”、“认识”等动词搭配。不用于事物。

Examples

I saw my favorite singer in the flesh at the concert.

我在演唱会上**亲自**见到了我最喜欢的歌手。

It's amazing to finally meet you in the flesh!

终于能**本人**见到你，太棒了！

He looks taller in the flesh than in photos.

他**本人**比照片上看起来高。

You won't believe how different she seems in the flesh.

你不会相信她**本人**看起来有多不一样。

We finally got to see the artist in the flesh after years of following him online.

在网上关注多年后，我们终于**亲自**见到了这位艺术家。

So that's what you look like in the flesh! Much cooler than your photos.

原来你**本人**长这样！比照片酷多了。