Definition
觉悟 (juéwù) refers to a deep, often profound realization or awakening to a truth, principle, or moral insight — it carries a sense of enlightenment or heightened awareness. It is stronger and more philosophical than 意识 (yìshí), which is a broader term for general consciousness or noticing something (意识到). Unlike 醒悟 (xǐngwù), which implies a sudden 'wake-up call,' 觉悟 can be a gradual process of understanding.
to realizeto come to understand (a truth or fact)awarenessconsciousnessunderstanding (of an abstract issue or principle)
Examples
- 觉悟。Tā jué wù dào jiànkāng zuì zhòngyào.He realized that health is most important.
- 觉悟。Tā de huánbǎo jué wù yuè lái yuè qiáng.Her environmental awareness is getting stronger.
- 觉悟。Chán shī jiǎng jué wù de dàolǐ.The Chan master spoke about the principle of enlightenment.
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