大梦初醒
[dà mèng chū xĭng]
'Da Meng Chu Xing' translates into 'Initial Awaken from the Great Dream'. In many philosophical teachings or religious beliefs within China, there is this concept of life or experiences being like illusions or 'dreams'. So, when we suddenly get a profound understanding of something previously misunderstood or unrecognized, it's akin to waking up from such a dream; a realization or enlightenment.