What is the English for 保持健康?
The English translation of the Chinese phrase “保持健康” (Bǎochí jiànkāng) is generally:
To stay healthy
However, there are other ways to express the same idea, depending on the context. Here are some other possible translations and their nuances:
- To keep healthy (Similar to “stay healthy”)
- To maintain one’s health (More formal)
- To be healthy (This is more of a state of being, but can imply the same meaning)
- To look after one’s health (Emphasizes the active effort to be healthy)
- To take care of one’s health (Similar to “look after one’s health”)
- To be in good health (Focuses on the current state of well-being)
The best translation depends on the specific context. “To stay healthy” is often the most straightforward and commonly used translation.
For example:
- “I try to stay healthy by exercising regularly.”
- “It’s important to look after your health.”
- “Wishing you a long and healthy life! (祝你长寿健康!)” – Here, you might say “Wishing you a long and happy life, and may you stay healthy!”