sober up; dispel drunkenness
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to sober up; to dispel the effects of alcohol; to become clear-headed after drinking
Often used with methods or substances that help clear intoxication, such as tea, soup, or fruit.
Tā他
hē喝
zuì醉
le了
，
hē喝
wǎn碗
xǐng醒
jiǔ酒
tāng汤
jiù就
hǎo好
le了
。
He got drunk, but he'll be fine after drinking a bowl of sobering-up soup.
Chī吃
gè个
lí梨
xǐng醒
xing醒
jiǔ酒
。
Eat a pear to sober up.
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Zhè这
bēi杯
nóng浓
chá茶
kě可
yǐ以
bāng帮
nǐ你
xǐng醒
jiǔ酒
。
This cup of strong tea can help you sober up.
Sù宿
zuì醉
zhī之
hòu后
，
tā他
xū需
yào要
shí时
jiān间
xǐng醒
jiǔ酒
。
After a hangover, he needed time to sober up.