How to Say ‘Exercise / be active’ in Simplified Chinese
活动
huó dòng
[hwor dohng]
💬 Usage Tip: [活动] can mean "activity," but in health talk it often means "be active" or "exercise." You'll hear it in phrases like [多活动] "be more active."
Phrase Breakdown
活动
huó dòng
[hwor dohng]
to exercise; to be active; activity
In health contexts, it often means physical activity or exercise.
饭后活动一下，有助于控制血糖。
Being active a little after meals helps control blood sugar.
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