醒

xǐng

to wake up

Dictionary entry

to wake up; to be awake; to become aware

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醒

See it in sentences

我早上六点就醒了。

Wǒ zǎoshang liù diǎn jiù xǐng le.

English

I woke up at six this morning.

妈妈一喊他就醒了。

Māma yì hǎn tā jiù xǐng le.

English

He woke up as soon as Mom called.

Goes with

  • 醒了woke up
  • 叫醒wake someone up

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