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As a phono-semantic compound, 健 combines the human radical 亻 with the component 建 on the right, which provides both phonetic value and semantic nuance related to building or establishing. The character originally described a person endowed with strength, robustness, and vitality, linking human health to the idea of a solid foundation. Its core meaning has consistently centered on health, physical capability, and vigor, often used to describe athletic prowess or general well-being. This structure, uniting a person with a concept of construction, reflects a linguistic connection between human resilience and structural soundness.
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他非常健康。
健身对身体好。
运动员很健壮。
她每天坚持健身。
健康饮食很重要。
健忘的人常丢东西。
我们要保持身体健康。
公司致力于健全管理制度。