joeng5 sang1養生养生
Jyutpingjoeng5 sang1
Yaleyéuhng sāng
Definition
To maintain physical and mental health; to keep in good health.
neutralhealthdaily actions
How it's used
Often associated with traditional Chinese medicine, this term implies a proactive, holistic approach to longevity rather than just treating an illness. It frequently appears in contexts involving diet, exercise, and lifestyle adjustments meant to balance the body's energy. While it sounds slightly formal, it is commonly used in casual conversation when discussing wellness trends or dietary choices.
Examples
He is very focused on health preservation and drinks warm water every day.
Do you have any health preservation habits in your daily life?
Related words
Common phrases
the way of preserving health
health-preserving soup
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 醫病, which specifically refers to treating an existing illness. 養生 is about maintenance and prevention, not curing a sickness.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
