Definitions

kāng (adjective) healthy; well
kāng (adjective) peaceful; prosperous

Etymology

Depicts sound coming from a gong ().

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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Example Sentences Hide

我们都要保持健

Wǒmen dōu yào bǎochí jiànkāng.

We all need to maintain good health.

他病后复得很快。

Tā bìng hòu kāngfù dé hěn kuài.

He recovered very quickly after his illness.

这个社区有乐中心。

Zhège shèqū yǒu kānglè zhōngxīn.

This community has a recreation center.

祝您身体健,万事如意。

Zhù nín shēntǐ jiànkāng, wànshì rúyì.

I wish you good health and all the best.

生活是很多人的目标。

Xiǎokāng shēnghuó shì hěn duō rén de mùbiāo.

A moderately prosperous life is the goal of many people.

经过治疗,病人逐渐复了。

Jīngguò zhìliáo, bìngrén zhújiàn kāngfù le.

After treatment, the patient gradually recovered.

乃馨是一种美丽的花。

Kāngnǎixīn shì yī zhǒng měilì de huā.

Carnations are a kind of beautiful flower.

泰保险公司提供多种服务。

Kāngtài bǎoxiǎn gōngsī tígōng duō zhǒng fúwù.

Kangtai Insurance Company provides various services.