bou2 san1補身补身

Jyutpingbou2 san1

Yalebóu sān

動詞

Definition

To nourish the body; to improve one's health, especially with food or supplements.

colloquialfoodhealth

How it's used

Focuses on the concept of restorative nutrition, often linked to traditional Chinese medicine principles where certain foods are classified as heating or cooling. It is frequently used when someone is recovering from illness, surgery, or childbirth, or simply feeling run down. The term implies an active effort to restore balance and vitality to the body through specific ingredients.

Examples

nei5你beng6病jyun4完san1身zi2子gam3咁joek6弱，jau5有mou5冇sik6食di1啲je5嘢bou2補san1身aa4呀？

Your body is so weak after being sick, have you eaten anything nourishing?

Common phrases

bou2補san1身tong1湯seoi2水

nourishing soups

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe general healthy eating like salads or low-fat diets, as it specifically refers to restorative, often tonic-like foods rather than just nutritional value.