How to Say ‘Body; health’ in Traditional Chinese
身體
💬 Usage Tip: [身體] literally “body.” In greetings it often hints at overall wellness.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Health wishes are especially important when greeting elders in Taiwan—sometimes even preferred over money wishes.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
身體
[shēn tǐ]
body; health (in the sense of physical condition)
Literally “body.” In greetings it commonly relates to health, especially in phrases like “身體健康.”
過年最常聽到的祝福之一是身體健康。
One of the most common New Year blessings you hear is “good health.”
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