惺 sing¹ {xīng}

1. tranquil
2. understand

惺惺 sing¹ sing¹ {xīng xīng}

clear-headed; astute; intelligent; wise

惺忪 sing¹ sung¹ {xīng sōng}

1. drowsy-eyed
2. wavering
3. indecisive
4. awake
5. conscious
6. clearheaded

惺惺作態〔---态〕 sing¹ sing¹ zok³ taai³ {xīng xīng zuò tài}

pretentious; dishonest

惺惺惜惺惺 sing¹ sing¹ sik¹ sing¹ sing¹ {xīng xīng xī xīng xīng}

1. people of talent appreciate one another (idiom)
2. to sympathize with one another