疗养

• 拼音: liáo yǎng
• 汉字拆解: 疗 = 疒 (illness) + 了 (completion, phonetic) — treating illness; 养 = 羊 (sheep) + 食 (food) — nourishing

含义

To convalesce; to recuperate. To rest and receive treatment in order to recover one's health.

Refers to resting and recovering health, typically at a sanatorium, resort, or hospital after illness or injury. Often used with 疗养院 (sanatorium/convalescent home). The emphasis is on gradual recovery through rest and care rather than active medical treatment.

例句

1. 医生建议他去海边疗养一段时间。
2. 这个疗养院的环境非常安静舒适。
3. 手术以后，她需要在家疗养几个月。

用法指南

语境: healthcare, recovery

语气: caring

正确说法

• 他退休后去了一家疗养院休息。(After retiring, he went to a sanatorium to rest.)
• 医生说她需要好好疗养身体。(The doctor said she needs to recuperate properly.)

错误说法

• 我感冒了，需要疗养 — 疗养 is for serious or prolonged recovery, not minor illnesses like a cold (use 休息 instead)

起源与历史

疗 means 'to treat or cure' and 养 means 'to nourish or raise.' Together they convey the idea of healing through nourishment and rest.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal