恢复

huī

Traditional: 恢復

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Translation

to recover, to restore, to resume

Word origin

A compound of 恢 (huī, to restore, to extend) and 复 (fù, to return, to repeat), together meaning to bring something back to its former state.

Origin
compound
Root
恢 (huī, to restore) + 复 (fù, to return)

Stroke order

Stroke order for 恢

Stroke order for 复

Examples

His health is slowly recovering.

wǎng

The network has returned to normal.

A few days of rest will restore your strength.

nào

The city has regained its former bustle.

The meeting will resume tomorrow.

恢复 (huī fù) means to recover, restore, or resume, bringing a person or situation back to an earlier condition. It is used for health, order, services, and activities alike.

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This word is part of lesson 34.