苏醒

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Meaning and Usage

The word "苏醒" (sū xǐng) primarily means "to regain consciousness" or "to wake up" from unconsciousness or sleep. It is often used in medical contexts when someone recovers from a coma or fainting. It can also be used metaphorically to describe nature or situations "awakening" or "reviving," such as the earth in spring.

Common Collocations

Usage Notes

"苏醒" is more formal and often used in written or medical contexts compared to simply "" (xǐng), which means "to wake up" in everyday situations. When describing a person waking up from sleep, "" is more common, while "苏醒" implies a recovery from unconsciousness or a deeper state of unawareness.

Avoid confusing "苏醒" with ""; the former implies regaining consciousness after unconsciousness, while the latter is simply waking up from sleep.

Tone and Register

This word is neutral in tone but leans toward formal or literary usage. It is suitable for news reports, medical descriptions, and poetic expressions.

Example Sentences

The patient finally came to after treatment.

Spring has arrived, the earth begins to awaken, and all things revive.

He woke up from a coma, his consciousness gradually becoming clear.