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“clear-headed” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinqīng xǐng

Example

你现在清醒吗?nǐ xiàn zài qīng xǐng ma

Are you clear-headed now?

Illustration for 清醒 (clear-headed)

How to say “clear-headed” in Chinese

“Clear-headed” in Chinese is 清醒 (qīng xǐng).

A mind with the fog lifted, able to take in what is happening and respond with sound judgment.

Full entry for 清醒: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 清醒

昨天晚上喝多了,他今天早上还不太清醒。zuó tiān wǎn shàng hē duō le tā jīn tiān zǎo shàng hái bú tài qīng xǐng

He drank too much last night, so he is still not quite clear-headed this morning.

Tips for using 清醒

  • The pattern 清醒地 (qīngxǐng de, "with a clear head") + verb is useful for describing a realistic assessment, especially when recognizing or viewing a situation.

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