健康 (jiànkāng) — how to say "health" in Chinese

健康

Health

Character composition

strong, healthy

well-being, health

Radicals / Keys

广

Dotted cliff

#53 · yǎn · 3 strokes

Man

#9 · rén · 2 strokes

Examples

保持健康的饮食习惯和规律的运动对身体有益。

Maintaining healthy eating habits and regular exercise is beneficial for the body.

身体健康很重要。

Physical health is very important.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 健康 (jiànkāng) — health

[jiànkāng-] Janet Kang discovers a secret garden where 健 "strong" trees sing about 康 "well-being" 🌳. As Janet explores, she feels the power of 健康 surrounding her, restoring her health and filling her with energy, like a magical tale come to life!

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "health" in Chinese?

"health" in Chinese is 健康 (jiànkāng).

What does 健康 mean in English?

健康 (jiànkāng) means "Health".

How is 健康 pronounced?

It is pronounced jiànkāng (written as jiankang). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "health" in Chinese characters?

It is written 健康.

What HSK level is 健康?

健康 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.

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