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复活 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
复活fùhuóresurrectionHSK 7, vn, rank #3967, Hard
fùhuó(fu4huo2) T4
  1. 1resurrection
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March 24, 2026
复活(復活)fùhuó(fu4huo2)

复活 (fùhuó) refers to the act of coming back to life or being resurrected. This term is commonly used in religious or spiritual contexts, particularly when discussing the resurrection of figures in various faiths or metaphorically describing a revival in culture or ideas.

Frequency#3967DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 复活 is often linked to Buddhism and Taoism, where ideas of reincarnation and renewal are prevalent. The term may also appear in discussions around festivals like Qingming, where honoring ancestors involves themes of life and death.

Memory Tip

Imagine a phoenix rising from the ashes, signifying resurrection. The character 复 means 'to return' and 活 means 'to live,' together creating a vivid image of life returning. Think of 'fu' as 'finding' life and 'huo' as 'hope' that brings it back.

Meanings of 复活

fùhuó(fu4huo2)
1resurrection
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About 复活

复活Simplified
復活Traditional
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名动词dòngcíverb-noun (v.-n.)Part of Speech
#3967Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 复活

Quick Contrast

重生 (chóngshēng) — use 复活 for a spiritual or miraculous return to life, while 重生 emphasizes the concept of being born again or starting anew.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a phoenix rising from the ashes, signifying resurrection. The character 复 means 'to return' and 活 means 'to live,' together creating a vivid image of life returning. Think of 'fu' as 'finding' life and 'huo' as 'hope' that brings it back.

Usage Notes

Be mindful of the context in which you use 复活, as it is often associated with serious or profound themes. It is typically used in formal discussions or literature rather than casual conversation. Common collocations include 复活节 (Easter) and 复活信仰 (resurrection faith).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 复活 connects well with other words related to life and death, such as 生 (shēng, life) and 死 (sǐ, death). Focus on understanding its use in literature and how it can metaphorically extend beyond the literal meaning.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 复活 is often linked to Buddhism and Taoism, where ideas of reincarnation and renewal are prevalent. The term may also appear in discussions around festivals like Qingming, where honoring ancestors involves themes of life and death.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 复活 with similar terms like 复生, which means 'to be reborn' rather than 'to resurrect.' Ensure to use 复活 specifically for resurrection contexts.

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Pronunciation of 复活

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Component Characters

复fùto go and return
HSK 29 strokes夊
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活huóto live
HSK 49 strokes氵
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Grammar Patterns of 复活

复活 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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最终，我们一致决定组织一场____节音乐会。

In the end, we all decided to organize a concert for Easter.

Example Sentences for 复活 (7)

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最终，我们一致决定组织一场复活节音乐会。

zuì zhōng， ， wǒ mén yī zhì jué dìng zǔ zhī yī cháng fù huó jié yīn lè。

In the end, we all decided to organize a concert for Easter.
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这个可怜的家伙显然复活节无处可去。

zhè gè kě lián de jiā huǒ xiǎn rán fù huó jié wú chǔ kě qù。

The poor guy obviously didn't have any place to go for Easter.
3
有人建议雪莱去意大利，那里的天气会使他恢复活力。

yǒu rén jiàn yì xuě lái qù yì dà lì， ， nà lǐ de tiān qì huì shǐ tā huī fù huó。

Shelley was advised that the Italian climate would rejuvenate him.
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她带领一群孩子去法国过复活节。

tā dài lǐng yī qún hái zǐ qù fǎ guó guò fù huó jié。

She spends her Easter holidays taking groups of children to France.
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因此,只要春天一到, 也就象徵复活节的脚步离我们也不远啰!

yīn cǐ, , zhī yào chūn tiān yī, dào , yě jiù xiàng zhǐ fù huó jié de jiǎo bù lí wǒ mén yě bù!

As long as there is spring, there will always be Easter!
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Easter（复活节）一词由Eostre（多神教的春天女神）衍生而来。

Easter（ Easter（ fù huó） jié ） yīEostre（ cí yóu Eostre（ duō shén jiào de chūn） tiān nǚ shén ）。

The word Easter derives from Eostre, the pagan goddess of spring.
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路易斯连哄带骗，直到复活节才勉强得到法国国王的许可。

lù yì sī lián hōng dài piàn， ， zhí dào fù huó jié cái miǎn qiáng dé dào fǎ guó guó wáng de xǔ。

It took Louis until Easter to coax a grudging consent from the French King.

Cultural Notes for 复活

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, the concept of 复活 is often linked to Buddhism and Taoism, where ideas of reincarnation and renewal are prevalent. The term may also appear in discussions around festivals like Qingming, where honoring ancestors involves themes of life and death.

Frequently Asked Questions about 复活

It's generally used in more formal or literary contexts, so it's best to avoid it in casual conversations.