sing2 san4醒神

Jyutpingsing2 san4

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動詞Rare

Definition

To perk up, brighten up, or refresh oneself to become alert.

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How it's used

Focuses on the transition from a groggy or unfocused state to one of alertness. It is frequently used when discussing stimulants like coffee or tea, or physical actions like washing one's face or taking a short walk. The structure often involves the aspect marker 下 to indicate a brief or temporary action of perking up.

Examples

jam2飲bui1杯jit6熱caa4茶sing2醒haa5下san4神sin1先laa1啦。

Drink a cup of hot tea to perk up first.

nei5你sai2洗go3個min6面sing2醒haa5下san4神mei6未aa4呀？

Have you washed your face to wake yourself up yet?

Common phrases

jam2飲bui1杯gaa3咖fe1啡sing2醒san4神

drink a cup of coffee to perk up

sai2洗min6面sing2醒san4神

wash face to wake up

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 醒, which usually means to wake up from sleep or to become aware of something. 醒神 specifically describes the process of gaining mental clarity or shaking off drowsiness.