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惺忪

Mandarin · pinyin xīng sōng

drowsy-eyed
(literary) wavering; indecisive
(literary) awake; conscious; clearheaded

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惺: xīng · intelligent, clever, astute
忪: sōng · quiet, calm, tranquil, peaceful

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1–1 · xing1 song1

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sing1 sung1

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adj

(literary, of sounds) lively; sweet-sounding; beautiful
(literary) clear-headed; awake
drowsy-eyed; wavering; indecisive

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