休养生息 (xiū yǎng shēng xī) — (idiom) to recuperate and recover strength (for a country or group after hardship); to rest and rebuild
Definition
An idiom for a country, organization, or person taking a long rest after hardship to recover strength. Suggests deliberate policy or extended downtime, not casual relaxation.
idiom
to recuperate and recover strength (for a country or group after hardship)to rest and rebuild
Examples
- ，休养生息。Zhàn zhēng jié shù hòu, zhè ge guó jiā kāi shǐ le xiū yǎng shēng xī.After the war ended, this country began to recuperate and rebuild.
- ，休养生息。Jīng jì wēi jī shí qī, zhèng fǔ cǎi qǔ xiū yǎng shēng xī zhèng cè.During the economic crisis, the government adopted a recuperate-and-rebuild policy.
- ，，休养生息。Gōng zuò tài lèi le, wǒ jué dìng cí qù gōng zuò, hǎo hǎo xiū yǎng shēng xī.Work was too tiring; I decided to quit my job and properly recuperate.
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