gin6 san1健身
Jyutpinggin6 san1
Yalegihn sān
Definition
To work out; to do physical exercise to build muscle, often using gym equipment.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to structured exercise, usually involving weights or gym equipment, rather than casual activities like walking or jogging. It functions as a verb, so you can say 健身房 for the gym itself or 健身室 in more formal contexts. It is frequently used in the context of body transformation or muscle building.
Examples
Have you been working out lately?
He goes to the gym every day to build muscle.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 運動, which is a general term for sports or physical exercise. Using 健身 implies a specific intent to train the body, often in a facility, whereas 運動 is much broader.
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