蘓 (sū) - Revive, resurrect & recover consciousness

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蘓 · sū

Revive, resurrect;

recover consciousness;

used in names;

variant of 蘇 (Su), referring to perilla plant, Jiangsu province, or the Suzhou region.

Revive, resurrectrecover consciousnessused in names

Usage highlights

Revive consciousnessJiangsu provincePerilla plantSuzhou cityEconomic recoveryResuscitation

Synonyms

  • 蘇— Standard form; perilla; Jiangsu; revive
  • 醒— Wake up; regain consciousness
  • 復— Recover; restore

Antonyms

  • 昏— Dizzy; unconscious
  • 死— Death
  • 亡— Perish; die

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The patient regained consciousness (復蘓).
  • This is a variant form of the character for Jiangsu province (江蘓).
  • Perilla leaves are used in cooking (紫蘓).
  • The economy is showing signs of recovery (經濟復蘓).

Collocations

  • Revive consciousness(復蘓)
  • Jiangsu province(江蘓)
  • Perilla plant(紫蘓)
  • Suzhou city(蘓州)
  • Economic recovery(經濟復蘓)
  • Resuscitation(救蘓)

Idioms

  • Dead wood brings forth fresh buds(枯木逢春，死而復蘓)
  • The soul returns and the body revives(魂歸魄蘓)
  • Revive with divine intervention(神助復蘓)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 蘓 is a variant form of 蘇, which originally referred to perilla (a herb) and later became associated with place names like Jiangsu and Suzhou.
  • The character carries connotations of revival and recovery, making it auspicious in contexts of healing and renewal.
  • In naming, it may be chosen for its elegant, classical appearance and positive meanings of resilience.

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