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Jyutpingsau1 fuk6
Yalesāu fuhk
Definition
To recover or recapture lost things, typically referring to land or stock prices.
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How it's used
Focuses on the act of regaining something that was previously lost or taken away, often implying a struggle or a period of decline. While it is frequently used in financial contexts to describe stock prices bouncing back, it retains a slightly formal or dramatic undertone compared to simpler verbs like 拎返. It is most effective when describing a return to a former state of strength or control.
Examples
He finally recovered the ground he lost earlier.
How many points did the stock market recover today?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 恢復, which is more general and refers to restoring a state, condition, or service rather than reclaiming a specific asset or territory.
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Grammar guides
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