养生

養生

yǎngshēng

noun HSK 7-9 #45,366

Meanings

1 health preservation
2 to maintain good health
3 wellness practices

Characters

to nourish; to support

Examples

HSK 3

现在很多年轻人也开始注意养生了。

Xiànzài hěnduō niánqīngrén yě kāishǐ zhùyì yǎngshēng le.

Nowadays many young people are also starting to pay attention to health preservation.

HSK 4

喝茶是中国人传统的养生方式。

Hēchá shì Zhōngguórén chuántǒng de yǎngshēng fāngshì.

Drinking tea is a traditional Chinese wellness practice.

Tips

culture

养生 is a deeply rooted concept in Chinese culture, encompassing diet, exercise (like tai chi), herbal medicine, and lifestyle habits. It originates from traditional Chinese medicine philosophy.

usage

养生 can function as both a noun and a verb. As a noun: 养生方式 (wellness method). As a verb: 注意养生 (pay attention to health maintenance).

Stroke Order

养 yǎng

生 shēng