意识 (yì shí) — how to say "consciousness" in Chinese

意识

Consciousness; to be aware

verb · noun

Character composition

意

thought, intention

识

to know, to recognize

Radicals / Keys

心

Heart

#61 · xīn · 4 strokes

言

Speech

#149 · yán · 7 strokes

Collocations

有意识

yǒu yì shí

conscious

无意识

wú yì shí

unconscious

Examples

我们需要提高环境保护的意识。

We need to raise awareness of environmental protection.

他有安全意识。

He has a sense of safety awareness.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say "consciousness" in Chinese?

"consciousness" in Chinese is 意识 (yì shí).

What does 意识 mean in English?

意识 (yì shí) means "Consciousness; to be aware".

How is 意识 pronounced?

It is pronounced yì shí (written as yi shi, yishi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "consciousness" in Chinese characters?

It is written 意识.

What HSK level is 意识?

意识 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.

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