san1 zong3 lik6 gin6身壯力健身壮力健

Jyutpingsan1 zong3 lik6 gin6

Yalesān jong lihk gihn

Definition

Healthy and strong, often used as a greeting or blessing.

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How it's used

This idiom is a staple of Chinese New Year greetings, often paired with other auspicious phrases like 出入平安. While it can describe someone's physical state in daily life, it carries a slightly formal or traditional tone that makes it sound like a well-wishing blessing. It emphasizes both physical robustness and vitality, making it a perfect compliment for elders.

Examples

zuk1祝nei5你san1新jat1一nin4年san1身zong3壯lik6力gin6健，si6事si6事seon6順lei6利。

I wish you good health and strength in the new year, and that everything goes smoothly.

je4爺je2爺seoi1雖jin4然nin4年gei2紀daai6大，daan6但ji1依jin4然san1身zong3壯lik6力gin6健。

Although my grandfather is old, he is still healthy and strong.

Common phrases

zuk1祝nei5你san1身zong3壯lik6力gin6健

Wishing you good health and strength

Common mistake

Learners sometimes use this to describe someone who is simply fit or athletic, but it is more specifically associated with the concept of being robust and free from illness, especially in older people.