复原

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Meaning and Usage

The word 复原 (fùyuán) means to restore something to its original state or condition. It is commonly used in contexts involving physical restoration, such as repairing buildings, recovering health, or reconstructing artifacts.

Common Collocations

  • 复原: restore original appearance, often used for buildings or artworks.
  • 复原健康: regain health, used in medical or recovery contexts.
  • 复原现场: restore a scene, often in forensic or archaeological contexts.

Usage Notes

复原 emphasizes returning to a previous or original state, often after damage or change. It differs from 修复 (xiūfù), which focuses more on the act of repairing. 复原 highlights the result of restoration.

Common Confusions

Do not confuse 复原 with 恢复 (huīfù), which means to recover but can be more abstract (like recovering data or status). 复原 is more concrete and physical in nature.

Example Sentences

After restoration, this ancient building has been restored to its original

After treatment, the patient gradually recovered and regained health.

Archaeologists worked hard to restore the shape and color of ancient