Meaning
安康 is a formal, somewhat literary expression that combines 安 (peace, safety) and 康 (health, well-being) to convey the wish that someone be both safe and healthy. It's commonly used in greetings, well-wishes, and formal blessings, especially during holidays or when addressing elders.
Usage
This word appears frequently in written greetings, New Year wishes, and respectful salutations like 祝您安康 (wishing you health and peace). It has a more formal, traditional tone than everyday words like 健康. You'll often see it on greeting cards, in formal letters, or when expressing respectful concern for someone's well-being.
Examples
- 01祝您新年快乐，身体安康！, !Wishing you a happy New Year and good health!
- 02奶奶收到我的信后，回信说全家安康。, .After Grandma received my letter, she wrote back saying the whole family is safe and healthy.
Characters
Common collocations
- 祝您安康wishing you peace and health
- 身体安康in good health
- 阖家安康may the whole family be healthy and safe
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters have ancient origins: 安 originally depicted a woman under a roof (suggesting peace at home), while 康 relates to abundant grain and prosperity, symbolizing health and comfort.