清
醒

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The Chinese word 清醒 is formed from the characters 清 (qīng), meaning "clear", and 醒 (xǐng), meaning "to wake up". Their combination yields the meaning of being clear-headed or sober, with 清 descriptively qualifying the state of awakening denoted by 醒 to convey lucidity or alertness.

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他早晨醒来时很清醒。

Tā zǎochén xǐng lái shí hěn qīngxǐng.

He was very clear-headed when he woke up in the morning.

手术前，病人必须保持清醒。

Shǒushù qián, bìngrén bìxū bǎochí qīngxǐng.

Before the surgery, the patient must remain conscious.

尽管很累，他还是清醒地完成了工作。

Jǐnguǎn hěn lèi, tā háishì qīngxǐng de wánchéng le gōngzuò.

Despite being very tired, he still finished his work with a clear mind.

在巨大的成功面前，保持清醒的头脑很重要。

Zài jùdà de chénggōng miànqián, bǎochí qīngxǐng de tóunǎo hěn zhòngyào.

It is important to maintain a clear mind in the face of great success.

历经挫折后，他对自己的目标有了更清醒的认识。

Lìjīng cuòzhé hòu, tā duì zìjǐ de mùbiāo yǒu le gèng qīngxǐng de rènshi.

After going through setbacks, he gained a clearer understanding of his own goals.

Word Definition - 清醒

qīng xǐng clear-headed; sober; awake

Individual Character Details

清 qīng, qīng
醒 xǐng