穌 (sū) - To revive, to come back to life & to be resurrected

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sū ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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穌 · sū

To revive, to come back to life;

to be resurrected;

used in the name Jesus in Chinese Christianity.

To revive, to come back to lifeto be resurrectedused in the name Jesus in Chinese Christianity.

Usage highlights

Jesusto reviveto awakenLazarus

Synonyms

  • 复活— to resurrect, to revive
  • 苏醒— to awaken, to come to

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Jesus Christ is translated as 耶稣 (Yēsū).
  • The fish showed signs of revival (复苏).
  • Economic recovery is called 经济复苏 (jīngjì fùsū).

Collocations

  • Jesus(耶稣)
  • to revive(复苏)
  • to awaken(苏醒)
  • Lazarus(拉撒路 - Biblical figure resurrected by Jesus)

Idioms

  • Return to life(死而复苏)
  • Awaken from sleep(睡梦苏醒)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily known in modern Chinese as part of the translation for Jesus (耶稣).
  • The character carries connotations of resurrection and revival, influenced by Christian terminology.
  • Originally meant the movement of fish or revival, but Christian usage has become dominant.

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