Meaning and Usage
"清醒" (qīngxǐng) describes a state of being mentally clear and awake, often used to indicate someone is not confused or intoxicated. It can refer to literal wakefulness or a figurative clear-headedness in thinking.
Common Contexts
It is frequently used to describe someone who is sober after drinking alcohol, or someone who remains rational and focused under stress.
Collocations and Patterns
- 清醒头脑: clear mind, used to emphasize mental clarity.
- 保持清醒: to stay clear-headed, often in difficult situations.
- 酒后不清醒: not clear-headed after drinking, implying intoxication.
Usage Notes
"清醒" is often contrasted with states of confusion, drunkenness, or sleepiness. It is a neutral to formal term and can be used in both spoken and written Chinese. Avoid confusing it with "醒来" which specifically means "to wake up" physically.
Meaning and Usage
"清醒" (qīngxǐng) describes a state of being mentally clear and awake, often used to indicate someone is not confused or intoxicated. It can refer to literal wakefulness or a figurative clear-headedness in thinking.
Common Contexts
It is frequently used to describe someone who is sober after drinking alcohol, or someone who remains rational and focused under stress.
Collocations and Patterns
- 清醒头脑: clear mind, used to emphasize mental clarity.
- 保持清醒: to stay clear-headed, often in difficult situations.
- 酒后不清醒: not clear-headed after drinking, implying intoxication.
Usage Notes
"清醒" is often contrasted with states of confusion, drunkenness, or sleepiness. It is a neutral to formal term and can be used in both spoken and written Chinese. Avoid confusing it with "醒来" which specifically means "to wake up" physically.
Meaning and Usage
"清醒" (qīngxǐng) describes a state of being mentally clear and awake, often used to indicate someone is not confused or intoxicated. It can refer to literal wakefulness or a figurative clear-headedness in thinking.
Common Contexts
It is frequently used to describe someone who is sober after drinking alcohol, or someone who remains rational and focused under stress.
Collocations and Patterns
- 清醒头脑: clear mind, used to emphasize mental clarity.
- 保持清醒: to stay clear-headed, often in difficult situations.
- 酒后不清醒: not clear-headed after drinking, implying intoxication.
Usage Notes
"清醒" is often contrasted with states of confusion, drunkenness, or sleepiness. It is a neutral to formal term and can be used in both spoken and written Chinese. Avoid confusing it with "醒来" which specifically means "to wake up" physically.