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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries健康
Pronunciation / Transliteration: jiànkāng
"保持健康是很重要的。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Being in good health; free from disease or injury.
"Eating a balanced diet is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle." - 2
Conducive to good health; beneficial.
"Regular exercise is a healthy habit that can improve overall well-being."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old English word 'hǣlþ', meaning wholeness, soundness, or well-being, stemming from the Proto-Germanic '*hailiþō'. Over centuries, the suffix '-y' was added to form the adjective denoting possessing or promoting good health.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Healthy" is said worldwide
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sain
Transliteration: sɛ̃
"Manger des fruits et légumes est sain."
gesund
Transliteration: ɡəˈzʊnt
"Eine gesunde Ernährung ist wichtig."
sano
Transliteration: ˈsano
"Una dieta sana è fondamentale."
saludable
Transliteration: saludˈaβle
"Comer frutas es saludable."
saudável
Transliteration: sawˈdavel
"Uma alimentação saudável é importante."
स्वस्थ
Transliteration: svasth
"स्वस्थ रहना जरूरी है।"
健康
Transliteration: jiànkāng
"保持健康是很重要的。"
건강한
Transliteration: geonganghan
"건강한 식습관이 중요하다."
健康的な
Transliteration: kenkōteki na
"健康的な食事が大切です。"
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