觉醒 (jué xǐng): to awaken; to come to realize; awakened to the truth; the truth dawns upon one; scales fall from the eyes; to become aware

After years of confusion, he finally awakened and found the direction of his life.

This crisis awakened people to the importance of protecting the environment.

Her awakening not only changed herself but also influenced those around her.

As his knowledge grew, he began to awaken and no longer blindly followed others.

This event became the turning point of his ideological awakening.

Only self-awakening can bring about true change.