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休养 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
休养xiūyǎngto recuperateHSK 7, unknown, rank #17432, Hard
休养xiūyǎngto recoverHSK 7, unknown, rank #17432, Hard
休养xiūyǎngto convalesceHSK 7, unknown, rank #17432, Hard
xiūyǎng(xiu1yang3) T1
  1. 1to recuperate
  2. 2to recover
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March 24, 2026
休养(休養)xiūyǎng(xiu1yang3)

休养 refers to the process of recuperating or recovering one's health, often after an illness or intense effort. It is commonly used in medical contexts or when discussing the need for rest and recovery in daily life.

Frequency#17432DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 休养 is significant, especially in traditional medicine, where recovery is often seen as a holistic process involving both physical and mental well-being.

Memory Tip

Think of 休 (xiū) as 'rest' and 养 (yǎng) as 'nurture.' Imagine a person resting under a tree (休) while nurturing their body (养) back to health, symbolizing recovery.

Meanings of 休养

xiūyǎng(xiu1yang3)
1to recuperate
2to recover
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About 休养

休养Simplified
休養Traditional
Strokes
Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 休养

Quick Contrast

休息 (xiūxí) - use 休养 when emphasizing recovery and health restoration, while 休息 focuses on taking a break or rest without the health connotation.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 休 (xiū) as 'rest' and 养 (yǎng) as 'nurture.' Imagine a person resting under a tree (休) while nurturing their body (养) back to health, symbolizing recovery.

Usage Notes

This term is generally used in both formal and informal contexts, but is more common in discussions about health. Be careful with the tones; 休 (xiū) means 'rest' and 养 (yǎng) means 'nurture,' so mispronouncing them could change the meaning.

HSK Study Tips

Though not an HSK vocabulary word, 休养 connects with other health-related terms at HSK 3 and 4. Focus on the characters 休 and 养 individually to understand their meanings better.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 休养 is significant, especially in traditional medicine, where recovery is often seen as a holistic process involving both physical and mental well-being.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 休养 with 休息 (xiūxí), which means 'to rest.' A common mistake is saying '我需要休息' when they mean 'I need to recuperate,' which should be '我需要休养.'

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Component Characters

Xiūto rest
HSK 26 strokes
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yǎngto raise (animals)
HSK 39 strokes
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Cultural Notes for 休养

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, the concept of 休养 is significant, especially in traditional medicine, where recovery is often seen as a holistic process involving both physical and mental well-being.

Frequently Asked Questions about 休养

Use 休养 when you specifically want to emphasize recuperation or recovery, while 休 just means to rest.