下意识

xià yì shí

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Rare

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Definitions

1. subconscious mind

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 自觉 zì jué 自觉 zì jué conscious Conscious; self-aware.: conscious

Related words

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• 无意识 wú yì shí 无意识 wú yì shí unconscious Unconscious mind; differs in depth but often compared.: unconscious

Synonyms

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• 潜意识 qián yì shí 潜意识 qián yì shí unconscious mind Both refer to the subconscious mind; 潜意识 is more common in psychological contexts.: unconscious mind

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

• 下 下 xià: down
• 意识 意识 yì shí: consciousness
• 识 识 shí: to know
• 识 识 zhì: to record
• 意 意 yì: idea