Chinese word

硬朗

Pronunciation

Pinyinyìng lǎng

Meaning

  • adjectivehealthy

Example

奶奶年纪大，但很硬朗。nái nǎi nián jì dà dàn hěn yìng lǎng

Grandma is old, but she is very healthy.

Illustration for 硬朗 (healthy)

More examples

手术后，他的身体逐渐恢复，变得很硬朗。shǒu shù hòu tā de shēn tǐ zhú jiàn huī fù biàn de hěn yìng lǎng

After the operation, his body gradually recovered and became very healthy.

Core concept

A person with a strong, solid body and energy that does not easily flag.

Common phrases

  • 身体很硬朗shēn tǐ hěn yìng lǎng

    very healthy

  • 面色硬朗miàn sè yìng lǎng

    a healthy complexion

  • 显得硬朗xiǎn de yìng lǎng

    look vigorous

Similar words

健康jiàn kāng: Having good physical or mental health without illness.
强壮qiáng zhuàng: Strongly built and physically powerful, with prominent muscles.
结实jiē shí: Sturdy and well-built, with a body that is strong and firm.
有活力yǒu huó lì: Showing plenty of energy and vigor in movement or behavior.

Definition in Chinese

体格结实、精力充沛，不显得虚弱或疲惫，多用于评价身体状况良好的人。tǐ gé jiē shí jīng lì chōng pèi bù xiǎn de xū ruò huò pí bèi duō yòng yú píng jià shēn tǐ zhuàng kuàng liáng hǎo de rén

Word origin

硬 (yìng, "firm") + 朗 (lǎng, "bright and clear") brings together bodily solidity and a lively, clear condition.

Usage tips

  • English speakers should not read this adjective as the literal English word hard: it praises a person's physical condition, especially in comments about older adults.

Other meanings

  • vigorousadjective
  • robustadjective

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