疗养

療養
liáoyǎng
verb HSK 7-9 #14,204

Meanings

  1. 1 to recuperate; to convalesce
  2. 2 to rest and recover

Characters

To treat and nourish - recovering through rest and care.

Examples

HSK 3
Tā zài hǎibiān liáoyǎng.
He is recuperating by the seaside.
HSK 5
Shǒushù hòu xūyào hǎohāo liáoyǎng.
You need to recuperate well after surgery.
HSK 5
Zhèlǐ yǒu yígè liáoyǎngyuàn.
There is a convalescent home here.

Tips

culture
疗养院 (liáoyǎngyuàn, sanatorium/health resort) was historically associated with rest homes provided by state-owned enterprises for their workers. Many famous scenic spots in China, like Beidaihe (), were originally developed as 疗养 destinations for officials.

Stroke Order

liáo
yǎng