hong1 fuk6匡復匡复

Jyutpinghong1 fuk6

Yalehōng fukh

Definition

To save or revive a failing nation or political regime

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How it's used

This term is highly formal and carries a strong sense of historical or political gravity, often appearing in literature or discussions about dynastic changes. It is rarely used in casual conversation and would sound extremely out of place in everyday life. Use it only when describing grand, sweeping efforts to restore a fallen state or government.

Examples

keoi5 dei6 soeng2 hong1 fuk6 gwok3 gaa1 ho2 sik1 mou5 jan4 zi1 ci4

佢哋想匡復國家，可惜冇人支持。

They want to revive the nation, but unfortunately no one supports them.

dou3 dai2 jau5 mou5 jan4 ho2 ji5 hong1 fuk6 ni1 go3 zing3 kyun4 aa4

到底有冇人可以匡復呢個政權呀？

Is there really anyone who can save this political regime?

Common phrases

hong1 fuk6 daai6 jip6

匡復大業

the great cause of national restoration

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with common verbs like 救 or 幫忙, but 匡復 is strictly reserved for political or national restoration rather than helping an individual or fixing a minor problem.