健
身

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The word "健身" is formed by combining the character "健", which means healthy or to strengthen, with the character "身", which means body; together they create a compound term that literally means "to strengthen the body", directly referring to physical exercise or fitness activities.

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我每天去健身。

Wǒ měitiān qù jiànshēn.

I go to exercise every day.

健身对健康很有好处。

Jiànshēn duì jiànkāng hěn yǒu hǎochù.

Exercise is very beneficial for health.

他在健身房努力健身。

Tā zài jiànshēnfáng nǔlì jiànshēn.

He exercises hard at the gym.

为了保持身材，她每周健身三次。

Wèile bǎochí shēncái, tā měi zhōu jiànshēn sān cì.

In order to maintain her figure, she exercises three times a week.

如果坚持健身，你的体力会逐渐增强。

Rúguǒ jiānchí jiànshēn, nǐ de tǐlì huì zhújiàn zēngqiáng.

If you persist in exercising, your physical strength will gradually improve.

Word Definition - 健身

jiàn shēn to exercise; to keep fit; to work out; physical exercise

Individual Character Details

健 jiàn
身 shēn