休养

xiū yǎng

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to recuperate
2. to recover
3. to convalesce

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 休息 xiū xi 休息 xiū xi rest 休养 emphasizes recovering health, while 休息 means general rest.: rest
• 康复 kāng fù 康复 kāng fù to recuperate 康复 focuses on the result of recovery, while 休养 is the process.: to recuperate

Synonyms

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• 疗养 liáo yǎng 疗养 liáo yǎng to get well Both mean recuperation, but 疗养 often implies a prolonged stay at a facility.: to get well

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly paired with place words like 休养院 (sanatorium) or 休养所 (rest home), emphasizing a dedicated environment for recovery.

Common mistakes

休养 is often misused for short breaks. Use 休息 for a brief rest, as 休养 implies an extended recovery from illness or overwork.

Example Sentences

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医生建议他在家 休养 一个月。

The doctor advised him to recuperate at home for a month.

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Words Containing 休养

• 休养生息 休养生息 xiū yǎng shēng xī: to recover

Child Words of 休养

• 养 养 yǎng: to raise (animals)
• 休 休 xiū: to rest