waan4 jyun4還原还原
Jyutpingwaan4 jyun4
Yalewàahn yùhn
Definition
To restore to a former state, or to undergo chemical reduction.
- to restore something to its original state
- technicalto reduce; to undergo chemical reduction
neutraltechnologydaily actions
How it's used
Used primarily in technical or digital contexts, such as restoring computer settings, file versions, or game states. While it can apply to physical objects like antiques, it often carries a sense of reversing a process or returning to a default configuration rather than just repairing.
Examples
This program can restore the document to its previous version.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 復原, which is more commonly used for physical recovery, such as healing from an injury or recovering from a state of exhaustion.
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Grammar guides
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