早日康复
zǎorì kāngfù
Get well soon · trad. 早日康復
早日康复 (zǎorì kāngfù) is a common and heartfelt wish for someone to recover quickly from illness or injury. It is used to express care and hope for a speedy return to health.
What does 早日康复 (zǎorì kāngfù) mean?
早日康复 (zǎorì kāngfù) means “get well soon” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “recover early day.”
When to use it
Neutral and appropriate for almost any situation when wishing someone recovery. It's suitable for friends, family, or colleagues. When writing, it's often used at the end of a message.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “dzao-RRR KAHNG-foo.” 早 dips, 日 falls, 康 is high and level, and 复 falls.
Other ways to say it
- 祝你早日康复zhù nǐ zǎorì kāngfùwish you get well soon
- 希望你早点好起来xīwàng nǐ zǎodiǎn hǎoqǐlaihope you get better soon
- 保重身体bǎozhòng shēntǐtake care of yourself
Examples
希望你早日康复！
xīwàng nǐ zǎorì kāngfù!
Hope you get well soon!
请替我向他问好，祝他早日康复。
qǐng tì wǒ xiàng tā wènhǎo, zhù tā zǎorì kāngfù.
Please say hello to him for me and wish him a speedy recovery.
生病了要好好休息，才能早日康复。
shēngbìng le yào hǎohao xiūxi, cái néng zǎorì kāngfù.
When you're sick, you need to rest well to recover quickly.
Pro tip: While “早日康复” literally means “recover early,” it's best understood as a complete phrase meaning “get well soon” and is used as a standard well-wish.
Related phrases
保重 · Take care祝你身体健康 · Wishing you good health节哀顺变 · My condolences祝福你 · Bless you
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