English–Chinese
“recuperate” in Chinese
How to say “recuperate” in Chinese
“Recuperate” in Chinese is 休养 (xiū yǎng).
A person steps away from normal activity so the body can regain strength and health.
Example sentences with 休养
连续工作几天后，他需要放松和休养。lián xù gōng zuò jǐ tiān hòu tā xū yào fàng sōng hé xiū yǎng
After working for several days in a row, he needs to relax and recuperate.
Tips for using 休养
- In everyday Chinese, this verb usually describes recovery after illness, treatment, or exhaustion rather than a holiday or an ordinary break, so it has a more restorative sense than general time off.
Other Chinese words for “recuperate”
她打算去山里疗养。tā dǎ suàn qù shān lǐ liáo yǎng
She plans to go to the mountains to recuperate.
医生建议他回家好好养病。yī shēng jiàn yì tā huí jiā háo hǎo yǎng bìng
The doctor recommended that he go home and recuperate.