koeng4 gin6強健强健

Jyutpingkoeng4 gin6

Yalekèuhng gihn

形容詞

Definition

Strong and healthy; robust and in good physical condition.

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How it's used

Focuses specifically on physical robustness and vitality, often implying a well-built or sturdy constitution. While it can apply to anyone, it is frequently used to describe elderly people who have maintained excellent physical condition despite their age. It carries a slightly more formal or descriptive tone compared to everyday words like 壯.

Examples

keoi5佢ping4平si4時hou2好zung1鍾ji3意zou6做wan6運dung6動，so2所ji5以san1身tai2體hou3好koeng4強gin6健。

He likes exercising regularly, so his body is very strong and healthy.

nei5你tai2睇keoi5佢gam3咁koeng4強gin6健，bin1邊dou6度ci5似hai6係cat1七sap6十seoi3歲aa4呀？

Look at how fit he is, does he really look like he is seventy?

Common phrases

tai2體paak3魄koeng4強gin6健

having a strong and healthy physique

gwat1骨gaak3格koeng4強gin6健

having strong and healthy bones

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe inanimate objects like furniture or buildings, as it is strictly reserved for human physical health and fitness. For objects, use words like 穩固 or 堅固 instead.