直觉

zhí jué

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Common

Definitions

1. intuition

Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 理性 lǐ xìng 理性 lǐ xìng reason rationality vs intuition: reason

Related words

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• 第六感 dì liù gǎn 第六感 dì liù gǎn sixth sense (i.e. intuition, premonition, telepathy etc) the sixth sense: sixth sense (i.e. intuition, premonition, telepathy etc)

Synonyms

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• 本能 běn néng 本能 běn néng intuition vs instinct: intuition vs instinct
• 感觉 gǎn jué 感觉 gǎn jué feeling; impression; sensation a gut feeling: feeling; impression; sensation

Usage notes

Collocations

Often paired with the verb 凭 (píng) as in 凭直觉 (rely on intuition).

Common mistakes

Don't confuse with 知觉 (zhījué), which means perception or consciousness.

Example Sentences

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我的 直觉 告诉我他有事。

My intuition tells me that something is wrong with him.

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Words Containing 直觉

• 直觉性 直觉性 zhí jué xìng: intuitiveness

Child Words of 直觉

• 直 直 zhí: straight
• 觉 觉 jiào: a nap
• 觉 觉 jué: to feel