复兴

fùxīng

Fuxing district of Handan city 邯郸市, Hebei

HSK 7

Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"复兴" (fù xīng) means "revival" or "renaissance," referring to the process of regaining prosperity or flourishing after a period of decline or stagnation. It is often used in contexts like economic recovery, cultural renaissance, or historical restoration.

Common Collocations

  • 经济复兴 (economic revival): used when discussing the recovery or growth of an economy.
  • 文化复兴 (cultural revival): refers to the resurgence of cultural traditions or movements.
  • 复兴运动 (revival movement): a campaign or effort aimed at restoring something to its former glory.

Usage Notes

When using "复兴," speakers imply a positive transformation from a previous downturn. It often carries a formal or serious tone, suitable for historical, cultural, or economic discussions. Avoid confusing it with "," which means "to rise" or "to emerge" but does not necessarily imply recovery from decline.

Summary

Use "复兴" to talk about the comeback or flourishing of something that was once declining, especially in formal or academic contexts.

Example Sentences

中国经济的复兴需要创新和改革。

Zhōngguó jīngjì de fùxīng xūyào chuàngxīn hé gǎigé.

The revival of China's economy requires innovation and reform.

这座古城经历了多次战争后的复兴。

Zhè zuò gǔchéng jīnglìle duō cì zhànzhēng hòu de fùxīng.

This ancient city experienced a revival after many wars.

文化复兴运动促进了民族自豪感。

Wénhuà fùxīng yùndòng cùjìnle mínzú zìháogǎn.

The cultural revival movement promoted national pride.