sức khỏe tốt
sức khỏe tốt is the Vietnamese way to say "good health".
The phrase sức khỏe tốt refers to a state of being physically and mentally well.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of sức (strength/power), khỏe (healthy/strong) and tốt (good).
How does it change in a sentence?
The word sức khỏe is a compound noun where sức and khỏe combine to form the concept of health. In Vietnamese, the adjective tốt (good) follows the noun sức khỏe (health) to modify it.
Did you know?
- The concept of sức khỏe is deeply tied to the balance of 'yin' and 'yang', reflecting Traditional Chinese Medicine influences in the language.
- When wishing someone 'good health' in a formal letter, Vietnamese speakers often use the phrase chúc sức khỏe as a standalone ritualistic greeting.
- The phrase sức khỏe literally combines 'strength' and 'healthy', suggesting that in Vietnamese, you cannot have health without power.
Examples in context
- Chúc bà luôn có sức khỏe tốt.I wish you always have good health.
- Sức khỏe tốt là điều quan trọng nhất.Good health is the most important thing.
- Anh ấy luôn duy trì sức khỏe tốt.He always maintains good health.
Example conversation
Chi and Hùng are talking about their lifestyle.
- ChiHùng tập thể dục mỗi ngày đúng không?Hùng, you exercise every day, right?
- HùngĐúng vậy, tôi muốn có sức khỏe tốt.That's right, I want to have good health.
- ChiChi cũng đang cố gắng tập yoga.Chi is also trying to practice yoga.
- HùngĐó là cách tuyệt vời để giữ sức khỏe tốt.That is a great way to keep good health.
