This is the 7737th most frequent Chinese word.
醒
"醒" means "to wake up" or "to become sober."
In this sentence, "醒" is used as a verb meaning 'to wake up.' It refers to the action of becoming awake from sleep.
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.
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.
他突然醒悟过来，意识到自己的错误。
He suddenly realized and acknowledged his mistake.
In this example, "醒" is related to the state of being alert or refreshed. It expresses the feeling of increased mental awareness or sharpness.