ging1 sing2驚醒惊醒
Jyutpingging1 sing2
Yalegīng síng
Definition
To wake up suddenly from sleep, or to be suddenly awakened to a situation.
- to rouse or be startled awake from sleep
- figurativeto suddenly wake up to or realize something
colloquialdaily actionsemotion
How it's used
Beyond the literal sense of being startled awake from sleep, this term is frequently used metaphorically to describe a moment of sudden realization or epiphany. It implies that the person was previously oblivious or misguided until a specific event or comment acted as a catalyst for clarity. It carries a sense of being shaken out of a state of ignorance or complacency.
Examples
His words really woke me up to the reality.
Related words
Common phrases
to wake someone up from their delusions
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 嚇醒, which specifically refers to being startled awake by fear or a sudden fright. While 驚醒 can also mean being startled awake, it is broader and often carries the figurative meaning of a mental awakening that 嚇醒 lacks.
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Grammar guides
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