疗养 (liáo yǎng) — to recuperate, to convalesce (by resting and receiving care)
Definition
疗养 means to convalesce — usually away from home (a sanatorium, the mountains) to rest and regain strength. More about extended rest and recovery than 治疗 (medical treatment) or 康复 (active rehab after illness/injury).
verb
to recuperateto convalesce (by resting and receiving care)
Examples
- 疗养。Tā qù shān lǐ liáo yǎng le jǐ gè yuè.He went to the mountains to recuperate for a few months.
- 疗养。Yī shēng jiàn yì tā qǐng jià qù liáo yǎng.The doctor suggested he take leave to recuperate.
- ，疗养。Shǒu shù zhī hòu, tā xū yào liáo yǎng bàn nián.After the surgery, she needs to recuperate for half a year.
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