consciousness; awareness · (usu. followed by 到 dào) to be aware of; to realize

I realized then that this awful cellar was the only place that could save our lives.

I have come to realize that China is developing quickly but the Chinese people live a relatively leisurely life.

I still remember the first time I was in China; I was in Shandong, and I realised that that province alone is twenty six thousand square kilometres bigger than England.

He regained consciousness three hours after the accident.

I later realized that Beijing people walk slowly.