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提神醒脑

tí shén xǐng nǎodictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
to refresh and clear the mind (idiom) / invigorating / bracing
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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

提神醒腦 提神醒脑 [ti2 shen2 xing3 nao3] /to refresh and clear the mind (idiom)/invigorating/bracing/

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Other forms in these source records: 提神醒腦

  • 提
    dī

    used in 提防[dī fang] and 提溜[dī liu]

    tí

    to carry (hanging down from the hand) / to lift / to put forward / to mention / to raise (an issue) / upwards character stroke / lifting brush stroke (in painting) / scoop for measuring liquid

  • 神
    shén

    god / deity / supernatural / magical / mysterious / spirit / mind / energy / lively / expressive / look / expression / (coll.) awesome / amazing

  • 醒
    xǐng

    to wake up / to be awake / to become aware / to sober up / to come to

  • 脑
    nǎo

    brain / mind / head / essence

Reference definitions from CC-CEDICT.