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“hypnosis” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyincuī mián

Example

他接受了催眠治疗。tā jiē shòu le cuī mián zhì liáo

He received treatment using hypnosis.

Illustration for 催眠 (hypnosis)

How to say “hypnosis” in Chinese

“Hypnosis” in Chinese is 催眠 (cuī mián).

A calm, narrowed state of attention in which the mind becomes more responsive to outside suggestions.

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

Example sentences with 催眠

在催眠状态下，他能回忆起童年细节。zài cuī mián zhuàng tài xià tā néng huí yì qǐ tóng nián xì jié

In a hypnotic state, he could recall details from his childhood.

Tips for using 催眠

  • For everyday Chinese, 催眠 (cuīmián, "hypnosis") is useful as both a noun and a verb, unlike the separate English forms used for these roles.

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