Chinese word

养生

Pronunciation

Pinyinyǎng shēng

Meaning

  • verbtake care of one's health

Example

周末我去泡温泉养生。zhōu mò wǒ qù pào wēn quán yǎng shēng

On weekends, I go soak in hot springs to take care of my health.

Illustration for 养生 (take care of one's health)

More examples

退休后他每天练太极来养生。tuì xiū hòu tā měi tiān liàn tài jí lái yǎng shēng

After retiring, he practices tai chi every day to take care of his health.

Core concept

Regular care of the body that maintains health and supports recovery.

Common phrases

  • 坚持养生jiān chí yǎng shēng

    keep up a healthy lifestyle

  • 泡温泉养生pào wēn quán yǎng shēng

    take hot-spring baths to stay healthy

  • 打太极养生dǎ tài jí yǎng shēng

    practice tai chi to stay healthy

Similar words

保养báo yǎng: Caring for the body regularly through food, exercise, and rest.
保健bǎo jiàn: Protecting health through checks, prevention, education, or health services.
调养tiáo yǎng: Restoring the body's balance and aiding recovery after illness or poor health.
休养xiū yǎng: Recovering strength and health through enough rest after illness or fatigue.

Definition in Chinese

为保养身体、预防或调理疾病而采取的具体生活方法和习惯。wèi báo yǎng shēn tǐ yù fáng huò tiáo lǐ jí bìng ér cái qǔ de jù tǐ shēng huó fāng fǎ hé xí guàn

Word origin

养 (yǎng, "nourish") + 生 (shēng, "life") combine in 养生 (yǎngshēng, "nourish life") to express health as something supported throughout life.

Usage tips

  • English health care often suggests professional medical treatment, while 养生 (yǎngshēng, "health cultivation") can describe ordinary lifestyle choices when no illness is present.

Other meanings

  • recuperateverb
  • nourish one's healthverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 养生馆yǎng shēng guǎnwellness centernoun
  • 养生操yǎng shēng cāohealth exercisenoun

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