HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
醒 — wake up
- Reading
- xǐng
- Meaning
- wake up; sober up
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
醒 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is xǐng and it means wake up; sober up. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
醒 appears in everyday chinese words such as 醒 (wake up, sober up), 提醒 (remind) and 清醒 (sober, awake, conscious).
Chinese words containing 醒
Frequently asked questions
What does 醒 mean in Chinese?
醒 means wake up; sober up in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 醒 read?
醒 is read xǐng. Reading it inside real words — 醒 and 提醒 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 醒 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 醒 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 醒 in a word?
A common word containing 醒 is 醒 (xǐng) — "wake up, sober up". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 醒 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 醒 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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