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觉醒

jué xǐng
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

  1. 1. to awaken
  2. 2. to come to realize
  3. 3. awakened to the truth
  4. 4. the truth dawns upon one
  5. 5. scales fall from the eyes
  6. 6. to become aware

Word relationships

Antonyms

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沉睡
chén shuì

to be fast asleep

In the sense of being spiritually or mentally unawakened

Related words

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觉悟
jué wù

to come to understand

Related term for spiritual or political awakening
睡醒
shuì xǐng

to wake up

Physically waking up, unlike 觉醒 which is metaphorical

Synonyms

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醒悟
xǐng wù

to come to oneself

When referring to coming to realize the truth

Usage notes

Common mistakes

觉醒 is a metaphorical awakening to truth or awareness, not for physical waking up (use 睡醒).

Example Sentences

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他终于 觉醒 ，认识到了自己的错误。
He finally awakened and realized his mistake.

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Words Containing 觉醒

一觉醒来
yī jiào xǐng lái

to wake up from a sleep

Child Words of 觉醒

觉
jiào

a nap

觉
jué

to feel

醒
xǐng

to wake up