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強身

简强身 · 繁強身

Mandarin · pinyin qiáng shēn

to strengthen one's body; to keep fit; to build up one's health (through exercise, nutrition etc)

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強: qiáng · strong, powerful, energetic
身: shēn · body; trunk, hull; Kangxi radical 158
强: qiáng · strong, powerful, energetic

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2–1 · qiang2 shen1

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