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

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.

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.

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