Chinese
huànxǐng
Meaning: to wake up; to awaken; to arouse
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

喚醒
喚
醒
唤醒
唤
醒

Example sentences

The sound of the alarm clock awakened him from his deep sleep.
清晨,窗外的鳥兒開始鳴叫,喚醒了沉睡的大地。
清晨,窗外的鸟儿开始鸣叫,唤醒了沉睡的大地。
In the early morning, the birds outside the window began to chirp, waking up the sleeping earth.
雄雞在清晨報曉,喚醒了沉睡的村莊。
雄鸡在清晨报晓,唤醒了沉睡的村庄。
The rooster crows at dawn, waking up the sleeping village.

Usage Notes

Can refer to literal waking from sleep or metaphorical awakening of feelings, awareness, or memories.

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