养生

養生
yǎngshēng
noun HSK 7 #45,366

Meanings

  1. 1 health preservation
  2. 2 to maintain good health
  3. 3 wellness practices

Examples

Xiànzài hěn duō niánqīngrén yě kāishǐ zhùyì yǎngshēng le.
Nowadays many young people are also starting to pay attention to health preservation.
Hē chá 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

yǎng
shēng