Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Healthy; in good health: The primary meaning describes a person who is physically robust, free from illness, and possesses good vitality and strength.
   • Strong; vigorous: Can describe a state of being physically powerful, energetic, or resilient.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Ông ấy vẫn rất mạnh khỏe dù đã cao tuổi. (He is still very healthy despite his old age.)
  • Chúc ông bà luôn mạnh khỏe và sống lâu. (I wish you [grandparents] always good health and longevity.)
  • Sau kỳ nghỉ, tôi cảm thấy mạnh khỏe hơn. (After the holiday, I feel healthier.)

Advanced Usage

• The phrase "vẫn mạnh khỏe" is a very common and polite response when asked about one's health or the health of an elder, emphasizing continued good health.
  • "Bác có khỏe không ạ?" – "Cảm ơn cháu, bác vẫn mạnh khỏe." ("How are you, uncle/aunt?" – "Thank you, I am still in good health.")

Variants and Related Words

• Khỏe mạnh (adj): This is a direct synonym with the same word order reversed. It means healthy, strong, and robust.
  • Mong bạn luôn khỏe mạnh và hạnh phúc. (I hope you are always healthy and happy.)
• Sức khỏe (n): Health; physical condition.
  • Anh ấy có sức khỏe rất tốt. (He has very good health.)

Synonyms

• Healthy: In good physical condition.
• Well: In good health (often used after verbs like "feel" or "be").
• Robust: Strong and healthy; vigorous.
• Fit: In good health, especially due to regular exercise.

Related Idioms and Common Phrases

• Mạnh khỏe, bình an: A common blessing or wish meaning "good health and peace/safety."
  • Chúc cả gia đình một năm mới mạnh khỏe, bình an. (I wish the whole family a new year of good health and peace.)
• Ăn được, ngủ được là tiên: An idiom meaning "To be able to eat and sleep well is to be immortal," highlighting the supreme value of basic health (mạnh khỏe).

1. tính từ. healthy; athletic
   • vẫn mạnh khỏe
     in good wealth