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醒
xǐng
Description
"醒"最常见的意思是从睡觉的状态回到清醒的样子。
"醒" most commonly means returning to a clear state from sleep.
它也可以说酒后头脑变清楚，或者让人明白某个道理。
It can also mean becoming clear-headed after drinking, or making someone understand a certain principle.
Meanings
醒xǐng
to wake up; to be awake
我今天早上六点就醒了。
I woke up at six this morning.
醒xǐng
to become sober; to sober up
他喝了很多酒，还没醒。
He drank a lot and is still not sober.
醒xǐng
to become aware; to realize
这件事让我醒了过来。
This matter made me come to my senses.
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Notes
- Etymology
the 酉 radical relates to wine, from the sense of sobering up after drinking.
- Nuance
醒来 emphasizes the act of waking; 醒 alone can also mean sober or aware.
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