Definition

Verb: To recover one's strength; to regain one's physical energy after a period of exertion, illness, or weakness, returning to a normal state of health and vitality.

Usage

The verb "lại sức" describes the process of physical recuperation. It is used to indicate that someone is getting their strength back after it was depleted. - It often follows activities or periods that cause fatigue, such as hard work, sickness, or lack of rest. - It can be used in imperative or suggestive phrases to advise someone to rest and recover.

Usage Examples

• Sau trận ốm nặng, anh ấy cần thời gian để lại sức. (After the serious illness, he needs time .)
• Nghỉ ngơi đi, cho lại sức rồi hãy làm việc tiếp. (Rest, first, then continue working.)
• Uống chút nước đường cho lại sức. (Drink some sugar water .)

Advanced Usage

• "cho lại sức": A common construction meaning "to allow for recovery of strength" or "to help regain strength." It is often used when suggesting an action that aids recuperation.
  • Mẹ nấu cháo gà cho bệnh nhân cho lại sức. (Mother cooks chicken porridge for the patient to help them recover their strength.)

Variants and Related Words

• Hồi phục sức khỏe (verb phrase): To recover one's health. This is a more formal or descriptive synonym.
• Lấy lại sức (verb phrase): To get back one's strength. This is a very close synonym, often used interchangeably in casual speech.
• Bình phục (verb): To convalesce, to recover (from an illness). This focuses more on recovery from sickness.

Synonyms

• Recuperate: To recover from illness or exertion.
• Regain one's strength: The direct English equivalent.
• Recover: A more general term for returning to a normal state of health or strength.

Related Idioms

• "Ăn cho lại sức": To eat to regain strength. This idiom emphasizes eating as a means of recovery.
  • Sau buổi tập, các vận động viên cần ăn cho lại sức. (After the training session, the athletes need to eat to regain their strength.)

verb

1. to recover one's strength