愈合 (yù hé) — (of a wound, fracture) to heal, to close up

Definition

愈合 (yù hé) specifically refers to the natural healing process of a wound, cut, or fracture closing up on its own. It contrasts with 治愈 (zhì yù), which means 'to cure' — an active intervention by a doctor or medicine — and also has a figurative meaning of emotional healing. 愈合 is not used for diseases or emotional healing.

verb

(of a wound, fracture) to healto close up

Examples

愈合，。
Shāngkǒu yù hé de hěn kuài, bú yòng dānxīn.
The wound heals quickly, don't worry.
愈合。
Gǔzhé de dìfang xūyào shíjiān yù hé.
The fractured area needs time to heal.
愈合。
Yīshēng shuō tā shǒushù hòu shāngkǒu yù hé de hěn hǎo.
The doctor said his wound healed well after surgery.

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