Definition

1. Phrasal Verb:
   • To become stronger or more robust: Refers to an improvement in physical strength, vitality, or health, often after a period of weakness, illness, or fatigue. It describes a positive change in one's physical condition.
   • To become more vigorous or invigorated: Describes a state of feeling more energetic, refreshed, or revitalized, either physically or in spirit.

Usage Examples

• Phrasal Verb:
  • Sau kỳ nghỉ dưỡng, ông ấy trông khỏe ra hẳn. (After the rest cure, he looks much stronger.)
  • Uống ly nước cam này vào, bạn sẽ thấy khỏe ra ngay. (Drink this glass of orange juice; you'll feel invigorated right away.)
  • Bệnh nhân đã khỏe ra rất nhiều sau một tuần điều trị. (The patient has become much stronger after a week of treatment.)

Advanced Usage

• The phrase often implies a comparative change from a previous state of lesser health or energy. It is frequently used to comment on observable improvement.
• It can be used in a more figurative sense to describe something becoming more solid, stable, or effective.
  • Công ty đã khỏe ra sau khi tái cơ cấu. (The company became more robust after restructuring.)

Variants and Related Words

• Khỏe lên (phrasal verb): A near-synonymous phrase also meaning "to become stronger/healthier," often used as an encouragement (e.g., – Hang in there, get well soon!).
• Khỏe mạnh (adjective): healthy, strong.
• Hồi phục (verb): to recover, to recuperate.

Synonyms

• To become invigorated: to be filled with energy.
• To become stronger: to gain physical strength.
• To be revived: to regain strength or consciousness.
• To perk up: to become more cheerful or energetic (often for a temporary period).

Related Idioms

• Khỏe như vâm: (idiom) As strong as an elephant; meaning very strong and healthy.
  • Giờ khỏe như vâm rồi, chứ hồi trước ốm lắm. (He's as strong as an ox now, but he was very sick before.)