静养

靜養

jìngyǎng

verb #30,475

Meanings

1 to convalesce
2 to recuperate (in quiet rest)
3 to fully relax

Characters

to nurture / nourish

Examples

HSK 3

医生建议她静养一段时间。

Yīshēng jiànyì tā jìngyǎng yī duàn shíjiān.

The doctor advised her to rest quietly for a while.

HSK 4

手术后他需要在家静养几周。

Shǒushù hòu tā xūyào zài jiā jìngyǎng jǐ zhōu.

After the operation he needs to rest at home for several weeks.

Tips

usage

静 (quiet) + 养 (to nurture / recover) - emphasizes recovery via stillness, not just sleep. Doctors prescribe 静养 to patients recovering from surgery or illness; it implies low-stimulation rest, not active vacation.

Stroke Order

静 jìng

养 yǎng