Ideographic: Someone 亻 who can build 建 things; 建 also provides the pronunciationRadical:

meaning for jiàn:

  • - healthy
  • - to invigorate
  • - to strengthen
  • - to be good at
  • - to be strong inhealth
  • - healthyrobust
  • - soundto exercise
  • - to keep fit
  • - to work out
  • - physical exercisehealth protection
  • - health care
  • - to maintain in good healthfirm
  • - stable and steady