矫健

矯健

jiǎojiàn

adjective #33,102

Meanings

1 strong and graceful; vigorous; nimble and powerful

Characters

to straighten; upright

strong; healthy

Examples

他迈着矫健的步伐走进会场。

Tā mài zhe jiǎojiàn de bùfá zǒujìn huìchǎng.

He strode into the hall with vigorous, graceful steps.

老人虽然年过八十，身手依然矫健。

Lǎorén suīrán nián guò bāshí, shēnshǒu yīrán jiǎojiàn.

Although the old man is over 80, his movements are still nimble and powerful.

Tips

usage

Combines 矫 ('upright/straight') + 健 ('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

矫 jiǎo

健 jiàn