Definition
再生 covers both 'to be reborn' (religiously or metaphorically) and 'to regenerate/recycle' materials. For physical waste recycling, use 回收 (huíshōu); 再生 emphasizes giving new life. 新生 (xīnshēng) is a noun/adjective for a fresh start, while 再生 focuses on the process of renewal.
verb
to be reborn (religiously or metaphorically)to regenerateto recycle (materials)(of a famous person) a second incarnationto appear again in another form
Examples
- 再生，。Zhè zhǒng zhǐ shì zài shēng zhǐ, hěn huánbǎo.This kind of paper is recycled paper, very environmentally friendly.
- 再生。Kēxuéjiā zài yánjiū pífū xìbāo de zài shēng nénglì.Scientists are studying the regenerative ability of skin cells.
- ，再生。Jīnglì zhè chǎng zāinàn hòu, tā juéde zìjǐ xiàng zài shēng le yíyàng.After experiencing this disaster, he felt as if he had been reborn.
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