Chinese

xǐng
Meaning: to wake up; to regain consciousness
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

醒

Example sentences

The alarm clock had been ringing for a long time before he finally woke up.
他被突然的響聲驚醒了。
他被突然的响声惊醒了。
He was startled awake by a sudden noise.
我在凌晨三點醒了。
我在凌晨三点醒了。
I woke up at 3 AM.
他半夜被雷聲吵醒了。
他半夜被雷声吵醒了。
He was woken by thunder in the middle of the night.
手機的振動把我吵醒了。
手机的振动把我吵醒了。
The vibration of the phone woke me up.

Usage Notes

Refers to the transition from sleep or unconsciousness to a wakeful state.

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