灵醒

靈醒

língxǐng

adjective

Meanings

1 alert
2 clear-minded
3 quick-witted
4 (of senses) keen

Characters

spirit, nimble, quick

to wake, to be conscious

Examples

老人家八十多岁了，头脑还很灵醒。

Lǎorénjia bāshí duō suì le, tóunǎo hái hěn língxǐng.

The old man is over eighty, but his mind is still very sharp.

睡了一觉，他感觉灵醒多了。

Shuìle yí jiào, tā gǎnjué língxǐng duō le.

After a nap, he felt much more clear-headed.

Tips

usage

灵醒 most often describes mental sharpness and alertness, especially in older people whose minds remain bright. Compare with 清醒 (qīngxǐng), which means 'sober / awake' in a more literal sense, and 聪明 (cōngmíng), which is general intelligence.

Stroke Order

灵 líng

醒 xǐng