祝你身体健康
zhù nǐ shēntǐ jiànkāng
Wishing you good health · trad. 祝你身體健康
祝你身体健康 (zhù nǐ shēntǐ jiànkāng) is a common and heartfelt way to wish someone good health. It's often used when saying goodbye, especially to elders, or during festive occasions like Chinese New Year.
What does 祝你身体健康 (zhù nǐ shēntǐ jiànkāng) mean?
祝你身体健康 (zhù nǐ shēntǐ jiànkāng) means “wishing you good health” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “wish you body health.”
When to use it
Neutral and polite. It's suitable for most situations, especially when addressing someone older or someone you respect. For a more general “best wishes,” you might use 祝你一切顺利 (zhù nǐ yīqiè shùnlì).
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “JOO nee SHUN-tee JYEN-kahng.” 祝 falls, 你 dips, 身 is high and level, 体 dips, 健 falls, and 康 is high and level.
Other ways to say it
- 祝你健康zhù nǐ jiànkāngwish you health
- 祝您身体健康zhù nín shēntǐ jiànkāngwishing you good health (polite, to elders or superiors)
- 祝您身体健康zhù nín shēntǐ jiànkāngwishing you good health (polite)
Examples
祝你身体健康，万事如意！
zhù nǐ shēntǐ jiànkāng, wànshì rúyì!
Wishing you good health and all the best!
爷爷，祝你身体健康，长命百岁！
yéye, zhù nǐ shēntǐ jiànkāng, chángmìng bǎisuì!
Grandpa, wishing you good health and a long life!
新年快乐，祝大家身体健康！
xīnnián kuàilè, zhù dàjiā shēntǐ jiànkāng!
Happy New Year, wishing everyone good health!
Pro tip: When wishing good health to an elder or someone in a formal context, consider using 您 (nín) instead of 你 (nǐ) for added respect, making it 祝您身体健康.
Related phrases
祝你一切顺利 · Wishing you all the best心想事成 · May all your wishes come true万事如意 · May everything go well for you
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