休养xiūyǎng 1.休息调养{recuperate; convalesce}: ～所{sanatorium; rest home}|他到北戴河～去了。{He has gone to Beidaihe for recuperation.} 2.恢复并发展国家或人民的经济力量{revive and develop the economic strength of the state or the people}: ～民力。{give people time to rest and recuperate}