How to Say “Healthy” in Vietnamese

khỏe mạnh
The English word "healthy" is translated into Vietnamese as khỏe mạnh.
Khỏe mạnh is used to describe a person's physical state or a body's condition. Do not use this word to describe food as "healthy". Instead, use lành mạnh or tốt cho sức khỏe for that purpose.
Meaning: enjoying good health (adj)

What does it mean word for word?

The term is a compound of khỏe, meaning strong or healthy and mạnh, meaning strong or powerful, which together translate to strong and vigorous.

Which one should you use?

While khỏe mạnh is the full adjective for healthy, you may encounter the shorter form khỏe in casual conversation.

Did you know?

  • The second syllable in khỏe mạnh, mạnh, shares a root with the Chinese character 猛, which can also mean 'fierce' or 'violent' in other contexts.
  • While khỏe mạnh emphasizes physical vigor, using the word lành (the first part of lành mạnh) can imply a sense of being 'safe' or 'wholesome' from a moral or purity standpoint.
  • The term mạnh is often used in the names of many Vietnamese masculine names to bestow the quality of strength and robustness upon a child.

Examples in context

  • Bà tôi già nhưng khỏe mạnh.
    My grandmother is old but healthy.
    This sentence shows how to use khỏe mạnh when describing an elderly person.
    Tatoeba #11318211 by chaule3, translation #11318210 by chaule3
  • Anh ấy nói là anh ấy khỏe mạnh.
    He said that he's healthy.
    This sentence demonstrates the use of khỏe mạnh in a reported speech context.
    Tatoeba #8961890 by dotheduyet1999, translation #7403529 by CH
  • Thể dục khiến cho cơ thể khỏe mạnh.
    Exercise makes the body healthy.
    This sentence illustrates how khỏe mạnh describes the condition of a body.
    Tatoeba #11338248 by chaule3, translation #11338245 by chaule3
  • Tôi rất khoẻ mạnh
    I am very healthy
  • Sức khỏe của bạn tốt, đó là một dấu hiệu của một cuộc sống khoẻ mạnh
    Your health is good, which is a sign of a healthy life
  • Luyện tập thể thao giúp bạn có một cơ thể khỏe đẹp
    Exercising helps you have a healthy and beautiful body
  • Anh ta tập thể dục mỗi ngày, nên anh ta rất khoẻ khoắn
    He exercises every day, so he is very healthy and fit
  • Bé trai ấy có một cơ thể cương tráng và rất khỏe mạnh
    That boy has a strong and healthy body
  • 2 more sentences on Tatoeba

Example conversation

Chi and Tuấn are talking about their lifestyle habits.

  1. Chi

    Tuấn trông rất khỏe mạnh và năng động.
    Tuấn looks very healthy and active.
  2. Tuấn

    Cảm ơn Chi, tôi tập gym mỗi ngày.
    Thanks Chi, I go to the gym every day.
  3. Chi

    Tôi cũng muốn có một cơ thể khỏe mạnh.
    I also want to have a healthy body.
  4. Tuấn

    Vậy hãy cùng tập thể dục với tôi nhé.
    Then come exercise with me.

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