How to Say ‘Your health is your capital.’ in Traditional Chinese
身體是本錢。
shēn tǐ shì běn qián
[shēntǐ shì běnqián]
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: This is a stock saying elders use to scold younger people gently for overworking. The usual reply is to agree and promise to rest.
Phrase Breakdown
身體
shēn tǐ
[shēntǐ]
body; health
One's physical body or health.
多運動對身體好。
Exercising more is good for your health.
是
shì
[shì]
is
Used to confirm facts or existence.
他寫的是一本關於劍法的書。
He is writing a book about swordsmanship.
本錢
běn qián
[běnqián]
capital; asset
Money or resources one relies on; figuratively one's foundation.
做生意需要本錢。
Doing business requires capital.
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