如梦初醒
rú​mèng​chū​xǐng

as if awakening from a dream

2 sentences

  1. 听了他的话，我如梦初醒。

    tīng le tā de huà, wǒ rú​mèng​chū​xǐng.

    His words were a wake-up call for me.

    Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary

  2. 听了禅师的一席话，他如梦初醒，瞬间悟了。

    tīng le chán​shī de yī xí huà, tā rú​mèng​chū​xǐng, shùn​jiān wù le.

    After hearing the Zen master's words, he woke up as if from a dream and understood instantly.

    Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary