Chinese
kāngfù
Meaning: to recover; to recuperate; to be restored to health
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

康復
康
復
康复
康
复

Example sentences

After several months of rest, his body has already fully recovered.
希望你的手術一切順利,早日康復。
希望你的手术一切顺利,早日康复。
I hope your surgery goes smoothly and you have a speedy recovery.
祝你早日康復。
祝你早日康复。
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
醫生囑咐病人要按時服藥,才能早日康復。
医生嘱咐病人要按时服药,才能早日康复。
The doctor instructed the patient to take medicine on time to recover soon.
爺爺康復後紅光滿面,看起來精神很好。
爷爷康复后红光满面,看起来精神很好。
After Grandfather recovered, his face was rosy and he looked very energetic.

Usage Notes

Specifically refers to returning to health after an illness or injury.

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