Meaning
Emphasizing that good health is fundamental for any endeavor.
Cultural Background
Highly common in workplace and family settings to emphasize self-care. Understood, but less frequently used than in Mainland China due to the 'revolution' connotation. Used in Cantonese-speaking circles, often translated as '健康係本錢'. Used as a nostalgic reminder of traditional values of hard work and health.
Use it to show care
This is a very warm way to tell someone you care about their health.
Don't be too formal
Avoid using this in a legal contract or a very serious academic paper.
Meaning
Emphasizing that good health is fundamental for any endeavor.
Use it to show care
This is a very warm way to tell someone you care about their health.
Don't be too formal
Avoid using this in a legal contract or a very serious academic paper.
Add '毕竟'
Adding '毕竟' (after all) makes the phrase sound more natural and persuasive.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing word.
身体是革命的____。
The fixed phrase is '本钱'.
What does this phrase mean?
身体是革命的本钱 means:
It is a metaphor for health being the most important resource.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 我太累了。 B: ____，身体是革命的本钱。
The phrase is used to justify resting.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercises身体是革命的____。
The fixed phrase is '本钱'.
身体是革命的本钱 means:
It is a metaphor for health being the most important resource.
A: 我太累了。 B: ____，身体是革命的本钱。
The phrase is used to justify resting.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsYes, if you have a friendly relationship, but be careful not to sound like you are making excuses.
It means capital or principal, the foundation of your investment.
It usually refers to physical health, but can imply mental well-being too.
It's a historical holdover from the mid-20th century.
It's neutral—appropriate for most social settings.
No, that sounds like you are talking about literal money.
Extremely common.
Yes, it's perfect for texting.
No, it's always positive and encouraging.
That's fine! The metaphor applies to everyone's personal life goals.
Related Phrases
健康是福
similarHealth is a blessing.
劳逸结合
builds onCombine work and rest.
养精蓄锐
similarConserve energy for a future task.
生命在于运动
similarLife is found in exercise.
