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March 24, 2026
健身jiànshēn(jian4shen1)
健身 (jiànshēn) refers to the practice of exercising or working out to improve one's physical fitness. It encompasses a variety of activities aimed at enhancing health, strength, and overall well-being, often performed in a gym or as part of a fitness routine.
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Cultural Note
健身 has become increasingly popular in urban Chinese culture, with many young people participating in gym workouts, group classes, or outdoor fitness events. This trend reflects a growing emphasis on health and wellness in modern Chinese society.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'healthy' person lifting weights in a gym, where '健' (jiàn) looks like a person with strong legs standing firm. The '身' (shēn) represents a body, reminding you that this word is all about keeping that body fit and strong.
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AI Study Notes for 健身
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锻炼 (duànliàn) refers to physical training or exercise aimed at improving fitness, while 健身 (jiànshēn) emphasizes overall health and wellness; choose 健身 when focusing on a holistic fitness approach.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'healthy' person lifting weights in a gym, where '健' (jiàn) looks like a person with strong legs standing firm. The '身' (shēn) represents a body, reminding you that this word is all about keeping that body fit and strong.
Usage Notes
健身 is commonly used in informal contexts when discussing physical activities or fitness routines. Be careful not to confuse it with other terms like 锻炼 (duànliàn), which is more focused on training. It's essential to use the right tone, as mispronouncing the tones may change the meaning.
HSK Study Tips
As a level 5 word, students should connect 健身 with other health-related vocabulary, such as 运动 (yùndòng, sports) and 身体 (shēntǐ, body). Focus on using it in sentences that involve personal fitness goals or routines.
Cultural Note
健身 has become increasingly popular in urban Chinese culture, with many young people participating in gym workouts, group classes, or outdoor fitness events. This trend reflects a growing emphasis on health and wellness in modern Chinese society.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 健身 with 锻炼 (duànliàn) and use them interchangeably, but 锻炼 emphasizes training rather than general fitness. For example, saying '我去健身每周' (Wǒ qù jiànshēn měi zhōu) is incorrect; it should be '我每周去健身' (Wǒ měi zhōu qù jiànshēn).
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Grammar Patterns of 健身
健身 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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Complete the Sentence
跳绳是最有乐趣的有氧____运动之一。
Skipping is one of the most enjoyable aerobic activities.
Example Sentences for 健身 (9)
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跳绳是最有乐趣的有氧健身运动之一。
tiào shéng shì zuì yǒu lè qù de yǒu yǎng jiàn shēn yùn dòng zhī yī。
Skipping is one of the most enjoyable aerobic activities.
He used to watch body building videos and plough through a daily diet of a dozen eggs and four pints of milk.
8
我在健身房举哑铃。
wǒ zài jiàn shēn fáng jǔ yǎ líng。
I was in the gym lifting weights.
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而网络健身恰恰迎合了她的懒惰性.
ér wǎng luò jiàn shēn qià qià yíng hé le tā de lǎn duò xìng.
And the lazy laziness that network fitness just catered to her.
Cultural Notes for 健身
🏮Cultural insight
健身 has become increasingly popular in urban Chinese culture, with many young people participating in gym workouts, group classes, or outdoor fitness events. This trend reflects a growing emphasis on health and wellness in modern Chinese society.
Frequently Asked Questions about 健身
You can refer to gym workouts, yoga, running, swimming, or any organized physical activity that contributes to fitness.
While primarily related to physical fitness, it can also imply lifestyle choices that promote overall health.
健身 is typically informal, so in more formal discussions about health, you might use terms like 健康 (jiànkāng, health) instead.
