Definition
醒醒 is the reduplicated form of the verb 醒 (xǐng, 'to wake up'). Reduplication of a single-syllable verb softens the imperative, making it sound more informal, friendly, or urgent. It is primarily used as a command or suggestion to wake someone up, often in daily conversation. The tone is typically emphatic or encouraging.
r.f.
Wake up! (imperative, reduplicated form of 醒)
Examples
- 醒醒!。Gǎnjǐn xǐng xǐng! Mǎshàng yào chūfā le.Hurry up and wake up! We're about to leave.
- 醒醒,。Nǐ gāi xǐng xǐng le, bùrán yào chídào.You should wake up, or you'll be late.
- 醒醒!。xǐng xǐng! Tiān dōu liàng le.Wake up! It's already broad daylight.
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