Definitions
(adjective)
healthy; well
(adjective)
peaceful; prosperous
Etymology
Depicts sound coming from a gong (庚).
About
The character "康" originates from early graphical representations associated with the threshing of grain, conveying an idea of agricultural abundance. Its current form is structurally composed of the radical "广" positioned above the component "隶". The meaning evolved from denoting material plenty and harvest prosperity to encompassing broader notions of peace and stability, and subsequently it developed a more specific application referring to physical health and general well-being in modern language.
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我们都要保持健康。
他病后康复得很快。
这个社区有康乐中心。
祝您身体健康，万事如意。
小康生活是很多人的目标。
经过治疗，病人逐渐康复了。
康乃馨是一种美丽的花。
康泰保险公司提供多种服务。