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March 24, 2026
苏醒(甦醒)sūxǐng(su1xing3)
苏醒 refers to the process of coming to consciousness or regaining awareness after a period of unconsciousness or sleep. This term is commonly used in both medical contexts, such as waking from anesthesia, and in everyday situations, such as waking up in the morning or becoming aware of one's surroundings.
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Cultural Note
The concept of awakening in Chinese culture often relates to philosophical ideas, such as the awakening of one's mind or spirit. This term can be associated with literature and poetry that discuss enlightenment and self-awareness.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'sue' (苏) who wakes up ('xing' sounds like 'sing') in a bright room. The sun shines in, and she sings as she awakens, signifying the moment of regaining consciousness. The '苏' radical can represent the idea of revival or resurgence, while '醒' suggests clarity and awareness.
Meanings of 苏醒
sūxǐng(su1xing3)
1to come to
2to awaken
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About 苏醒
苏醒Simplified
甦醒Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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醒 (xǐng) - use 苏醒 (sūxǐng) for a more formal or medical context, while 醒 (xǐng) is more casual.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'sue' (苏) who wakes up ('xing' sounds like 'sing') in a bright room. The sun shines in, and she sings as she awakens, signifying the moment of regaining consciousness. The '苏' radical can represent the idea of revival or resurgence, while '醒' suggests clarity and awareness.
Usage Notes
Be cautious not to confuse 苏醒 with similar verbs like 醒来 (xing3 lai2), which specifically means 'to wake up' in a more casual sense. 苏醒 is often used in a more formal or literary context, while 醒来 is more common in everyday conversation.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 苏醒 connects to other advanced vocabulary related to states of being and consciousness, such as 感觉 (gan3 jue2, to feel) and 明白 (ming2 bai5, to understand). Focus on its usage in medical or psychological contexts to enhance your vocabulary range.
Cultural Note
The concept of awakening in Chinese culture often relates to philosophical ideas, such as the awakening of one's mind or spirit. This term can be associated with literature and poetry that discuss enlightenment and self-awareness.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 苏醒 with 醒来, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我苏醒了' (I woke up) is incorrect in casual contexts; it should be '我醒来了' (I woke up).
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Grammar Patterns of 苏醒
苏醒 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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春深了, 苗圃里的花草又____过来了.
Meanwhile , as spring advanced, the flowers in the seed ranch began to come to life.
Example Sentences for 苏醒 (7)
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春深了, 苗圃里的花草又苏醒过来了.
chūn shēn le, , miáo pǔ lǐ de huā cǎo yòu sū xǐng guò lái.
Meanwhile , as spring advanced, the flowers in the seed ranch began to come to life.
2
他苏醒过来，抬起头，看见了巴尼。
tā sū xǐng guò lái， ， tái qǐ， tóu ， kàn jiàn le。
When he came to and raised his head he saw Barney.
3
他突然昏倒了, 给他泼了一桶水后他就苏醒过来了.
tā tū rán hūn dǎo le, , gěi tā pō le yī tǒng shuǐ hòu tā jiù sū xǐng guò lái.
He fainted suddenly, a bucket of water fetched him round.
4
向他脸上泼水能使他苏醒.
xiàng tā liǎn shàng pō shuǐ néng shǐ tā sū xǐng.
A dash of water in his face will revive him.
5
他们向这男子泼了一些冷水让他苏醒过来.
tā mén xiàng zhè nán zǐ pō le yī xiē lěng shuǐ ràng tā sū xǐng guò lái.
They threw water over the man to fetch him to.
6
他们向这男子泼了一些冷水让他苏醒改变看法.
tā mén xiàng zhè nán zǐ pō le yī xiē lěng shuǐ ràng tā sū xǐng gǎi biàn kàn fǎ.
They threw water over the man to fetch him round.
7
往他脸上泼些水,他很快就能苏醒过来.
wǎng tā liǎn shàng pō xiē shuǐ, , tā hěn kuài jiù néng sū xǐng guò.
Pour some water on his face and he'll come to soon.
Cultural Notes for 苏醒
🏮Cultural insight
The concept of awakening in Chinese culture often relates to philosophical ideas, such as the awakening of one's mind or spirit. This term can be associated with literature and poetry that discuss enlightenment and self-awareness.
Frequently Asked Questions about 苏醒
苏醒 is used in more serious or formal contexts, while 醒来 is more casual and commonly used to describe waking up from sleep.
Yes, but it's more appropriate in contexts where the person is regaining consciousness after being unconscious or deeply asleep.
Yes, it is often used to describe patients regaining consciousness after surgery or anesthesia.
