No. 7,737 in Chinese
醒
"醒" means "to wake up" or "to become sober."
In a sentence
早上我醒得很早，准备了一顿丰盛的早餐。
I woke up early in the morning and prepared a sumptuous breakfast.
In this sentence, "醒" is used as a verb meaning 'to wake up.' It refers to the action of becoming awake from sleep.
他突然醒悟过来，意识到自己的错误。
He suddenly realized and acknowledged his mistake.
Here, "醒" is part of the compound verb "醒悟," which means 'to realize' or 'to come to awareness.' It signifies a mental awakening or realization.
咖啡的浓香让我顿时感觉精神醒了许多。
The rich aroma of coffee instantly made me feel much more refreshed.
In this example, "醒" is related to the state of being alert or refreshed. It expresses the feeling of increased mental awareness or sharpness.
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