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发觉

fā jué

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • to realize

Definition

发现;觉察到原本没有注意到的事物或情况。

To discover; to realize or become aware of something that was previously unnoticed.

Usage

常用来表达意识到某事物存在或发生,通常带有一定程度的突然性或意外性。

Often used to express becoming aware of the existence or occurrence of something, usually with a degree of suddenness or surprise.

Examples

  • 1 他突然发觉自己忘记带钥匙了。(He suddenly realized that he had forgotten his keys.)
  • 2 科学家发觉这种植物有药用价值。(Scientists have discovered that this plant has medicinal value.)
  • 3 我发觉最近他变得沉默寡言了。(I've noticed that he has become quiet and withdrawn lately.)
  • 4 在检查中,警察发觉了车里的毒品。(During the inspection, the police discovered drugs in the car.)
  • 5 她发觉自己的手机不见了,十分着急。(She realized her phone was missing and became very anxious.)
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