保健
Definitions
- 1. health protection
- 2. health care
- 3. to maintain in good health
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Word relationships
Related words
4 itemshealth
保健 is the act of protecting health, 健康 is the state of health
to maintain good health
保健 emphasizes medical or professional health care, 养生 focuses on self-cultivation and lifestyle
health
卫生 relates to hygiene and sanitation, 保健 is broader health maintenance
medical treatment
医疗 is medical treatment, 保健 is preventive health care
Usage notes
Collocations
保健 is often used in compounds like 保健品 (health supplements) and 保健操 (health exercises), not as a standalone activity.
Common mistakes
保健 cannot be used as a noun to mean 'health' in general; use 健康 for the state of being healthy.
Example Sentences
1 shown老年人要注意日常 保健 。
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