all neglected tasks are undertaken; full-scale reconstruction after devastation
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to undertake all neglected tasks; a period of flourishing reconstruction after ruin
formalUsed to describe a comprehensive, large-scale recovery and vigorous development after a period of neglect, decline, or destruction. Often used in historical or formal contexts to praise a period of good governance and prosperity.
Zhàn战
luàn乱
zhī之
hòu后
，
xīn新
zhèng政
fǔ府
lì励
jīng精
tú图
zhì治
，
bǎi百
fèi废
jù俱
xīng兴
。
After the war, the new government worked hard to make the state prosperous, and all neglected tasks were undertaken.
Zhè这
ge个
chéng城
shì市
zài在
zāi灾
hòu后
chóng重
jiàn建
zhōng中
，
zhǎn展
xiàn现
chū出
bǎi百
fèi废
jù俱
xīng兴
de的
péng蓬
bó勃
jǐng景
xiàng象
。
In its post-disaster reconstruction, this city presents a vibrant scene of full-scale revival.
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Gǎi改
gé革
kāi开
fàng放
chū初
qī期
，
Zhōng中
guó国
shè社
huì会
bǎi百
fèi废
jù俱
xīng兴
，
chōng充
mǎn满
huó活
lì力
。
In the early days of reform and opening-up, Chinese society underwent a comprehensive revival and was full of vitality.