如梦初醒
rú​mèng​chū​xǐng

as if awakening from a dream

  • created sense approved 如梦初醒/如夢初醒 · rú​mèng​chū​xǐng · as if awakening from a dream

    如梦初醒 / 如夢初醒

    rú​mèng​chū​xǐng

    as if awakening from a dream

    describing someone who has suddenly realized the truth or become aware of a situation, as if waking up from a dream.

    听了禅师的一席话，他如梦初醒。

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