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Definition
Healthy; in a state of physical, mental, and social well-being, or sound, positive, and appropriate.
- healthy; in a state of physical, mental, and social well-being
- sound; positive; fit; appropriate
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How it's used
Beyond physical fitness, this word often describes a positive or sustainable state of affairs, such as a healthy relationship or a balanced financial situation. It is frequently used in the comparative form by adding 啲 to indicate improvement or a higher degree of wellness. Unlike some other adjectives, it functions naturally both as a predicate and as a modifier for nouns.
Examples
Have you been healthy lately?
Exercising every day is very healthy for the body.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often use it to mean physically strong, but it specifically refers to being in a state of good health or soundness. For describing someone who is physically strong or robust, use 壯健 instead.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
