joeng5 beng6養病养病
Jyutpingjoeng5 beng6
Yaleyéuhng behng
Definition
To recuperate; to rest and recover from an illness.
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How it's used
Focuses on the process of recovery through rest and proper care rather than just the state of being ill. It implies a deliberate choice to step back from daily responsibilities to allow the body to heal. It is often used when someone takes leave from work or school to focus entirely on getting better.
Examples
He is recuperating at home and won't be going to work for now.
You have been sick for so long, shouldn't you go home to recuperate?
Related words
Common phrases
go home to recuperate
recuperate in peace and quiet
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 醫病, which refers specifically to the act of receiving medical treatment or seeing a doctor. 養病 is about the recovery phase and rest, whereas 醫病 is about the active intervention to cure an illness.
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