复活

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Meaning and Usage

"复活" (fù huó) literally means "to come back to life" or "to revive." It is often used in contexts involving resurrection, recovery, or revival of something that was inactive or dead.

Common Contexts

  • Mythological or religious resurrection (e.g., phoenix, Jesus).
  • Medical or physical recovery after illness or injury.
  • Revival of cultural items, such as old movies, traditions, or businesses.

Collocations and Patterns

Nuances

Using 复活 implies a return to life or activity after a period of death, dormancy, or inactivity. It carries a strong sense of renewal and is more dramatic than simply "recover" or "restart." Avoid confusing it with (huó), which means "to live" but does not imply resurrection.

Summary

Use 复活 when emphasizing a powerful comeback or rebirth, whether literal or metaphorical. It is a formal and somewhat poetic term, suitable for serious or literary contexts.

Example Sentences

According to legend, the phoenix can revive in the flames.

After treatment, his body finally revived and regained health.

This old movie was revived and re-released after digital restoration.