健身 (jiàn shēn) — to exercise, to work out, to keep fit
Definition
健身 focuses on exercising to build strength and stay fit, usually at a gym. 运动 is broader — any physical activity or sport; 锻炼 is closer, also physical training but can extend to skills or willpower.
verb
to exerciseto work outto keep fit
Examples
- 健身。Wǒ měi tiān jiàn shēn yí gè xiǎo shí.I exercise for an hour every day.
- 健身。jiàn shēn Ràng wǒ gǎn jué hěn hǎo.Working out makes me feel good.
- 健身？Nǐ jīng cháng jiàn shēn ma?Do you often exercise?
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