HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
健 — healthy
- Reading
- jiàn
- Meaning
- healthy; strong
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
健 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is jiàn and it means healthy; strong. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
健 appears in everyday chinese words such as 健康 (healthy, health), 健身 (bodybuilding, keep fit) and 保健 (health care).
Chinese words containing 健
Frequently asked questions
What does 健 mean in Chinese?
健 means healthy; strong in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 健 read?
健 is read jiàn. Reading it inside real words — 健康 and 健身 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 健 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 健 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 健 in a word?
A common word containing 健 is 健康 (jiàn kāng) — "healthy, health". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 健 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 健 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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