一言驚醒夢中人

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a wake up call; a word in due time [written and colloquial]

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. a wake up call; a word in due time [written and colloquial]

Written Forms

一言驚醒夢中人Traditional · Main Form
一言惊醒梦中人Alternate Form

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