下意识

xià yì shí

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Rare

Definitions

1. subconscious mind

Word relationships

Antonyms

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自觉

zì jué

conscious

Conscious; self-aware.

Related words

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无意识

wú yì shí

unconscious

Unconscious mind; differs in depth but often compared.

Synonyms

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潜意识

qián yì shí

unconscious mind

Both refer to the subconscious mind; 潜意识 is more common in psychological contexts.

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used with 反应 (reaction) or 举动 (movement) to describe automatic, unthinking actions.

Common mistakes

Don't confuse 下意识 with 潜意识: 下意识 emphasizes automatic, instinctive reactions, while 潜意识 refers to deeper psychological subconscious content.

Example Sentences

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她下意识地躲开了。

She dodged subconsciously.

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Child Words of 下意识

down

consciousness

to know

to record

idea