自觉

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HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

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unaware

不自觉 means 'unconscious' or 'without realizing', opposite of 自觉 in the sense of being aware.

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to take the initiative

When meaning 'on one's own initiative', 自觉 is often linked with 主动 (taking the initiative).

voluntary

自愿 means 'voluntary', related to 自觉 in contexts of doing something out of one's own volition.

Often used with verbs to express doing something consciously or on one's own initiative, e.g., 自觉遵守 (consciously abide by).

Learners may confuse 自觉 with 自我 (self-); 自觉 is about consciousness/initiative, while 自我 refers to self or ego.

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学生应该自觉遵守校规。

Students should consciously abide by school rules.

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unaware

self

a nap

to feel