Definition
复苏 (fùsū) is the broadest term for reviving from a dormant or depressed state — used for economies, nature, and health recovery. 康复 (kāngfù) is restricted to health recovery after illness; 复活 (fùhuó) implies a dramatic or literal return to life (resurrection). 复原 (fùyuán) focuses on restoring something to its original form, while 复兴 (Fùxīng) refers to cultural or national revival.
verb
to recover (from illness or economic downturn)to reviveto resuscitate
Examples
- 复苏。Jīngjì zhèngzài huǎnmàn fù sū.The economy is slowly recovering.
- 复苏。Bìngrén shǒushù hòu zhújiàn fù sū.The patient gradually recovered after the surgery.
- ，复苏。Chūntiān dàolái, wànwù fù sū.Spring arrives, and everything revives.
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