cung1 din6充電充电
Jyutpingcung1 din6
Yalechūng dihn
Definition
To charge a battery, or metaphorically to recharge one's batteries by resting or taking a vacation.
- to charge a battery
- figurativeto recharge one's batteries, restore energy, or take a rest
Example
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How it's used
Beyond the literal sense of charging electronic devices, this term is frequently used metaphorically to describe taking a break or going on vacation to recover from burnout. It carries a sense of needing to replenish one's mental or physical energy after a period of intense work or stress. You will often hear people say they need to go away for a few days to recharge.
Examples
My phone is out of battery, I need to find a place to charge it.
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