修复

The Chinese word 修复 (xiūfù) means "to repair" or "to restore". It is composed of two characters: 修 (xiū), which means "to repair" or "to mend", and 复 (fù), which means "to return" or "to restore". The original meaning of 修复 was "to repair a damaged object", but it has since been extended to include the meaning of "to restore something to its original state". For example, 修复 can be used to describe the process of repairing a broken vase or restoring a damaged painting.The word 修复 is commonly used in a variety of contexts, including:- 修复文物 (xiūfù wénwù): to repair cultural relics- 修复建筑 (xiūfù jiànzhù): to repair buildings- 修复道路 (xiūfù dàolù): to repair roads- 修复环境 (xiūfù huánjìng): to restore the environmentThe word 修复 is also used in a figurative sense to describe the process of repairing or restoring something that is not physical. For example, 修复关系 (xiūfù guānxi) means "to repair a relationship", and 修复声誉 (xiūfù shēngyù) means "to restore one's reputation".The word 修复 is a versatile word that can be used in a variety of contexts. It is an important word for HSK learners to know, as it is commonly used in everyday conversation and in a variety of texts.