(jué) - To perceive, to understand & to awaken, to realize

Tone 2

jué | 11 strokes | radical:

· jué

To perceive, to understand;

to awaken, to realize;

variant form of 覺 (jué/jiào).

To perceive, to understandto awaken, to realizevariant form of 覺 (jué/jiào).

Usage highlights

To understandTo awakenTo realizeTo perceiveTo comprehendEnlightenment

Synonyms

  • to perceive, to awaken
  • to comprehend, to realize
  • to know, to understand

Antonyms

  • to be confused, deluded
  • to be puzzled, doubtful

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He finally understood the truth (覐得真理).
  • She awoke from a deep sleep (从沉睡中覐醒).
  • The student gained insight into the problem (覐悟问题).

Collocations

  • To understand(覐得)
  • To awaken(覐醒)
  • To realize(覐悟)
  • To perceive(覐知)
  • To comprehend(覐解)
  • Enlightenment(覐性)

Idioms

  • Suddenly see the light(豁然覐悟)
  • Awaken from a dream(大梦初覐)
  • Become aware and turn back(覐而回头)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 覐 is a historical variant of the more common character 覺 (jué/jiào).
  • Used in classical texts with meanings related to perception, understanding, and awakening.
  • Appears in Buddhist contexts referring to enlightenment and realization.

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