lại người
Definition
- Verb phrase:
- To recuperate: To recover one's health, strength, or normal state, especially after a prolonged illness, fatigue, or period of weakness. The phrase emphasizes the process of regaining physical condition and vitality.
Usage Examples
- Verb phrase:
- Sau trận ốm nặng, bà ấy phải mất vài tháng mới lại người. (After the serious illness, it took her a few months to recuperate.)
- Anh ấy làm việc quá sức và cần một kỳ nghỉ để lại người. (He overworked and needs a holiday to recuperate.)
- Ăn uống đầy đủ sẽ giúp bạn lại người nhanh hơn. (Eating adequately will help you recuperate faster.)
Advanced Usage
- The phrase often implies a gradual process of recovery where one's physical appearance and energy levels return to normal. It is commonly used in contexts involving care, rest, and nourishment.
Variants and Related Words
- Lại sức (verb phrase): A synonym meaning to regain strength, to recover one's energy.
- Nghỉ ngơi cho lại sức. (Rest to regain your strength.)
Synonyms
- Recover: To return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength.
- Convalesce: To recover one's health and strength over a period of time after an illness or medical treatment.
- Regain one's strength: To get back one's physical power and energy.
Related Idioms
- While "lại người" itself is a set phrase, it is conceptually related to idioms about health recovery, such as "phục hồi sức khỏe" (to restore health).
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Recuperate (after a long illness)
