休养

xiū yǎng

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

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rest

休养 emphasizes recovering health, while 休息 means general rest.

to recuperate

康复 focuses on the result of recovery, while 休养 is the process.

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to get well

Both mean recuperation, but 疗养 often implies a prolonged stay at a facility.

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

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.

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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.

AI-generated examples are marked with this icon.

to recover

to raise (animals)

to rest