zong3 gin6壯健壮健
Jyutpingzong3 gin6
Yalejong gihn
Definition
Strong and healthy.
neutralhealthpeople
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the physical robustness of a person, often implying a combination of muscular strength and general vitality. It is frequently used to describe elderly people who have maintained their physical condition well into old age, serving as a compliment to their longevity and fitness.
Examples
He was very strong and healthy when he was a child, and rarely got sick.
Look how strong and healthy he is, he goes running all the time.
Related words
Common phrases
physically strong and healthy
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe inanimate objects or abstract concepts, as it is strictly reserved for human physical health. For general strength in objects, use 強勁 instead.
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Grammar guides
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