矫健

矯健
jiǎojiàn
adjective #33,102

Meanings

  1. 1 strong and graceful; vigorous; nimble and powerful

Examples

HSK 5
Lǎorén suīrán nián guò bāshí, shēnshǒu yīrán jiǎojiàn.
Although the old man is over 80, his movements are still nimble and powerful.
HSK 7-9
Tā mài zhe jiǎojiàn de bùfá zǒujìn huìchǎng.
He strode into the hall with vigorous, graceful steps.

Tips

usage
Combines ('upright/straight') + ('strong/healthy') for a specific blend: not just strong (强壮), but strong AND elegant - the bearing of an athlete, gymnast, or someone aging well. Common collocations: 矫健的步伐 ('vigorous strides'), 身手矫健 ('nimble and powerful'), 矫健的身姿 ('graceful, athletic figure').

Stroke Order

jiǎo
jiàn