fuk6 sou1復甦复苏
Jyutpingfuk6 sou1
Yalefuhk sōu
Definition
To wake up after losing consciousness, or to recover, especially of an economy.
- to regain consciousness; to wake up after passing out
- to recover; to rebound from a downturn, especially of an economy
neutralhealthmoney
How it's used
While often used in formal contexts like news reports regarding the economy, it also applies to biological recovery or regaining consciousness. It carries a sense of gradual improvement or returning to a previous state of vitality. It is more formal than simply saying 醒返 or 好返.
Examples
The economy is starting to recover, and many shops have reopened.
He was unconscious for a long time, but finally came to.
Related words
Common phrases
economic recovery
to recover and come back to life
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 恢復, which is more general and can mean to restore or resume something like a service or a schedule. 復甦 specifically implies a return to life, health, or a thriving economic state after a period of decline or dormancy.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
