phục sinh

phục sinh is built around the idea of life or activity returning after death, decline, or inactivity. As a Vietnamese verb, it can mean “to resurrect,” especially in religious contexts, but it can also mean “to revive” something that has faded, such as a culture or city. There is also an important capitalization clue: Phục Sinh can refer to Easter, the Christian festival celebrating Jesus Christ’s resurrection. In the lesson, you’ll see how forms like sự phục sinh and phrases such as phục sinh từ cõi chết help you choose the right meaning in context. Watch the full lesson to hear how this word works naturally in Vietnamese.