半夜醒来
bànyè xǐngláiphrase★Intermediate💡 wake up in the middle of the night
informal
To wake up during the night, typically between midnight and early morning.
半夜醒来后，我再也睡不着了。
After waking up in the middle of the night, I couldn't fall asleep again.
他总是半夜醒来上厕所。
He always wakes up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom.
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This phrase is commonly used to describe waking up unexpectedly during the night, often due to noise, discomfort, or dreams.
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💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
This phrase is often used to describe waking up due to noise, discomfort, or dreams. It can also be used to describe insomnia or nighttime anxiety.
📖Word Origin
Composed of '半夜' (half of the night, meaning midnight) and '醒来' (to wake up).
📝Usage Notes
This phrase is often used to describe waking up unexpectedly or due to external factors. It can also be used to describe insomnia or nighttime anxiety.
Word Breakdown
半夜
midnight
root醒来
to wake up
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