B1 verb Neutral

恢复

[xujê f û]

To return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength; to bring back or re-establish.

Examples

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1

我需要几天时间来恢复精力。

I need a few days to recover my energy.

2

经济在金融危机后缓慢恢复。

The economy recovered slowly after the financial crisis.

3

手机重启后恢复了正常。

The phone returned to normal after restarting.

Word Family

Verb
恢复
Adjective
恢复性的
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Memory Tip

Huī (to return) and Fù (again). Returning to a state again.

Quick Quiz

手术后,他需要一段时间才能___健康。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 恢复

Examples

1

我需要几天时间来恢复精力。

everyday

I need a few days to recover my energy.

2

经济在金融危机后缓慢恢复。

academic

The economy recovered slowly after the financial crisis.

3

手机重启后恢复了正常。

informal

The phone returned to normal after restarting.

4

公司正在努力恢复市场份额。

business

The company is working hard to recover its market share.

5

两国决定恢复外交关系。

formal

The two countries decided to restore diplomatic relations.

Word Family

Verb
恢复
Adjective
恢复性的

Common Collocations

恢复健康 recover one's health
恢复原状 restore to original state
恢复生产 resume production
恢复名誉 rehabilitate one's reputation
数据恢复 data recovery

Common Phrases

恢复正常

return to normal

Often Confused With

恢复 vs 康复

Kāngfù is specifically for health/medical recovery; huīfù is used for health, settings, status, relations, etc.

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Usage Notes

Can be used for physical health, mental state, or abstract situations (economy, relations).

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Common Mistakes

Incorrectly used for 'retrieving' an object (use 找回 instead).

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Memory Tip

Huī (to return) and Fù (again). Returning to a state again.

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Word Origin

From 'Huī' (to return/reply) and 'Fù' (again/repeat).

Grammar Patterns

恢复 + 名词 得到恢复

Quick Quiz

手术后,他需要一段时间才能___健康。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 恢复

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