Definition
疗养 (liáo yǎng) means 'to recuperate' by resting and receiving care, often in a special environment like a mountain retreat or sanatorium. It focuses on the rest-and-care process, whereas 康复 (kāng fù) emphasizes the recovery of health after illness, and 休养 (xiū yǎng) is a broader term for resting to regain strength, not necessarily in a medical context.
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。Yīshēng jiànyì tā qǐngjià qù liáo yǎng.The doctor suggested he take leave to recuperate.
- ，疗养。Shǒushù zhīhòu, tā xūyào liáo yǎng bàn nián.After the surgery, she needs to recuperate for half a year.
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