惊醒

• Pinyin: jīng xǐng
• Desglose de hanzi: 惊 = to startle; 醒 = 酉 (wine vessel) + 星 — to wake, awaken

Significado

Despertar sobresaltado; despertarse de golpe.

Describes waking up suddenly due to a noise, dream, or realization. Can also be used metaphorically for suddenly becoming aware of something. Different from just waking up (醒) — implies being startled.

Ejemplos

1. 一声雷鸣把他从睡梦中惊醒。
2. 她被噩梦惊醒，浑身冷汗。
3. 这次失败惊醒了他，让他意识到自己的问题所在。

Guía de uso

Contexto: sleep, realization, metaphor

Tono: descriptive

Correcto

• 被声音惊醒。(Startled awake by a sound.)
• 从梦中惊醒。(Startled awake from a dream.)

Incorrecto

• 惊醒很早 (Don't use 惊醒 for just waking up early — it implies being startled; use 醒得很早 for normal early waking)

Origen e historia

Composed of 惊 (to startle) + 醒 (to wake; awaken). Together meaning to be startled into waking.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal