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Korean idiom Regain consciousness or come to one’s senses

Idioms linked to “정신12” · Linked dictionary word

정신 (을) The part “을” may be omitted. 차리다

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 정신(을) 차리다
  • 정신을 차리다
  • 정신 차리다

English rendering Regain consciousness or come to one’s senses Literal translation: “Set one’s mind in order”

Meaning 1

잃었던 의식을 되찾다.

Regain lost consciousness

Dictionary example 1

한동안 누워 있다 보면 정신을 차리겠지.

After lying down for a while, they should regain consciousness.

Dictionary example 2

정신 차리고 약 좀 잡수세요.

Wake up and take some medicine.
Meaning 2

잘못이나 실패의 원인을 알아서 뉘우치며 정신을 다잡다.

Recognize and repent the causes of mistakes or failure and steady one’s mind

Dictionary example 1

그는 정신 차리고 새사람이 되었다.

He came to his senses and became a new person.
동의어 정신(이) 들다
Meaning 3

사리를 분별하게 되다.

Come to discern matters sensibly

Dictionary example 1

이제부터는 정신을 차리고 내 말을 똑똑히 들어야 한다.

From now on, collect yourself and listen carefully to me.

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“정신을 차리다” — Regain consciousness or come to one’s senses: Regain lost consciousness
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