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Chinese
zhēngyǎn
Meaning: to open one’s eyes; to wake up enough to see
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example

鬧鐘響了多次,他才睜眼,發現天已經亮了。
闹钟响了多次,他才睁眼,发现天已经亮了。
The alarm rang several times before he finally opened his eyes and realized that it was already light.

Usage Notes

Focuses on the physical act of opening the eyes. It can describe waking up, but it does not by itself mean becoming fully alert.

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