憬 (jǐng) - To awaken & to realize

憬Tone 3

jǐng ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

憬 · jǐng

To awaken;

to realize;

to become aware or conscious of something;

often used to describe a sudden understanding or enlightenment.

To awakento realizeto become aware or conscious of something

Usage highlights

To awaken suddenlySuddenly realizingAwakening and understandingTo awaken to the truthA sudden realizationAwakening from a dream

Synonyms

  • 悟— to awaken, to realize, to comprehend
  • 醒— to wake up, to become conscious
  • 觉— to feel, to become aware, to perceive

Antonyms

  • 迷— to be confused, deluded, or lost
  • 惑— to be perplexed, doubtful, or uncertain

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He suddenly realized the truth (憬然醒悟).
  • I awoke to the importance of education (憬悟到教育的重要性).
  • She had an awakening about life's meaning (对人生意义有所憬悟).

Collocations

  • To awaken suddenly(憬悟)
  • Suddenly realizing(憬然)
  • Awakening and understanding(憬解)
  • To awaken to the truth(憬悟真理)
  • A sudden realization(憬然有悟)
  • Awakening from a dream(憬如梦醒)

Idioms

  • Suddenly awakening to the truth(憬然醒悟)
  • Awakening as if from a dream(憬如梦醒)
  • Suddenly understanding thoroughly(憬然大悟)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Derived from classical Chinese literature, often used in philosophical or spiritual contexts to describe moments of enlightenment.
  • Frequently appears in Buddhist and Daoist texts to describe the process of spiritual awakening and understanding of fundamental truths.
  • Used in modern contexts to describe sudden realizations or coming to important understandings about life situations.

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