起死回生 (qǐ sǐ huí shēng) — to bring back from the brink of death; to revive or resurrect (literally or figuratively)
Definition
A chengyu meaning 'to bring someone or something back from the dead' — used literally for rescue from near-death and figuratively for dramatic revival (e.g. a failing company, team, plan).
idiom
to bring back from the brink of deathto revive or resurrect (literally or figuratively)
Examples
- ，起死回生。Yī shēng yòng le yì zhǒng xīn yào, zhōng yú ràng bìng rén qǐ sǐ huí shēng le.The doctor used a new medicine and finally brought the patient back from the brink of death.
- ，起死回生。Zhè jiā gōng sī tōng guò gǎi gé, shí xiàn le qǐ sǐ huí shēng.This company achieved a revival through reforms.
- 起死回生。Zhè ge gù shi jiǎng de shì yí gè yīng xióng qǐ sǐ huí shēng de jīng lì.This story tells of a hero's experience of coming back from the dead.
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