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“consciousness” in Chinese

Chinese

Also知觉 (zhī jué)

Pronunciation

Pinyinyì shí

Example

他的意识还没有完全恢复。tā de yì shí hái méi yǒu wán quán huī fù

He has not yet fully regained consciousness.

Illustration for 意识 (consciousness)

How to say “consciousness” in Chinese

“Consciousness” in Chinese is 意识 (yì shí).

The mind's active noticing and understanding of what is happening inside and around a person, including the state of being awake.

Full entry for 意识: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 意识

公众缺乏意识会影响环保工作。gōng zhòng quē fá yì shí huì yíng xiǎng huán bǎo gōng zuò

The public's lack of awareness can affect environmental protection efforts.

Tips for using 意识

  • In medical contexts, 意识 (yìshí, "consciousness") often means wakefulness and responsiveness, so it describes a person's state rather than a particular thought.

Other Chinese words for “consciousness”

2

知觉

zhī jué

nounconsciousness

手术后她慢慢恢复了知觉。shǒu shù hòu tā màn màn huī fù le zhī jué

After the operation, she slowly regained consciousness.

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