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회복

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean noun '회복' (hoebok) primarily means 'recovery' or 'restoration.' It is commonly used to describe the process of returning to a normal state after illness, injury, or economic downturn.

Common Contexts

  1. Medical recovery: 회복 is frequently used when talking about a patient's health improving after treatment or surgery.
  2. Economic recovery: It also applies to the economy regaining strength after a recession or crisis.
  3. General restoration: Can refer to regaining strength, health, or condition in various contexts.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 빠른 회복 (fast recovery): Used to wish or describe quick healing or improvement.
  • 경제 회복 (economic recovery): Refers to the economy improving after difficulties.
  • 건강 회복 (health recovery): Emphasizes regaining good health.
  • 회복하다 (verb form): To recover or restore.

Register and Usage Notes

회복 is a formal noun often used in written and spoken Korean, especially in news, medical, and official contexts. It is not casual slang but is common in everyday conversation when discussing health or economic topics.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse 회복 with 치료 (treatment) or 치유 (healing). 회복 focuses on the process or state of recovery, not the act of treatment itself. Use 회복 when emphasizing the return to normal or improved condition.

Example Sentences

그는 수술 후 빠르게 회복했다.

Geuneun susul hu bbaleuge hoebokhaetda.

He recovered quickly after the surgery.

경제 회복을 위해 정부가 여러 정책을 내놓았다.

Gyeongje hoebogeul wihae jeongbuka yeoreo jeongchaekeul naenohatda.

The government introduced various policies for economic recovery.

충분한 휴식이 건강 회복에 중요하다.

Chungbunhan hyusigi geongang hoeboge jungyohada.

Adequate rest is important for health recovery.