起床 — meaning in English
qǐ chuáng
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English meaning
Senses
起床 is used for these senses in English:
- arise (intransitive) To come up from one's bed or place of repose; to get up.
- arouse (transitive) To wake from sleep or stupor; to rouse.
- get up To rise from one's bed, usually upon waking up in order to begin one's day.
- rise and shine (idiomatic, imperative) Used to wish someone happiness upon waking up
- stand up (intransitive) To rise from a lying or sitting position.
- wake-up call (literally) A telephone call to awaken someone at a certain time, especially one requested by the person while staying at a hotel.
arise — full definition
- verb To come into being, appear, or start happening.
- verb To get up, especially from sleep or a resting position (somewhat literary).
arouse — full definition
- verb To stir up or bring about a feeling, reaction, or interest.
- verb To sexually excite someone.
- verb To wake someone from sleep.
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