khỏe ra
Definition
- 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.)