Definition
健身 (jiàn shēn) means 'to work out / keep fit' and specifically refers to structured fitness training, often at a gym. It is more focused on building strength or physique than 运动 (yùn dòng 'sports/exercise') or 锻炼 (duàn liàn 'to exercise/train in general'). 练习 (liàn xí) is for practicing a skill, and 活动 (huó dòng) is for light movement.
verb
to exerciseto work outto keep fit
Examples
- 健身。Wǒ měitiān jiàn shēn yí gè xiǎoshí.I exercise for an hour every day.
- 健身。jiàn shēn ràng wǒ gǎnjué hěn hǎo.Working out makes me feel good.
- 健身？Nǐ jīngcháng jiàn shēn ma?Do you often exercise?
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