意
识

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The word "意识" is formed by combining the character "意", which denotes idea or intention and is itself composed of "音" (sound) above "心" (heart), suggesting meaning arising from the mind, with "识", which signifies knowledge or recognition and is composed of "言" (speech) alongside "戠" (a phonetic component also associated with marking), indicating cognitive awareness. Together, these characters produce a compound meaning consciousness, reflecting the union of mental concepts and perceptual cognition.

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我意识到自己的错误。

Wǒ yìshí dào zìjǐ de cuòwù.

I realized my mistake.

他有很强的安全意识。

Tā yǒu hěn qiáng de ānquán yìshí.

He has a strong sense of safety awareness.

潜意识影响我们的行为。

Qiányìshí yǐngxiǎng wǒmen de xíngwéi.

The subconscious influences our behavior.

她逐渐意识到学习的重要性。

Tā zhújiàn yìshí dào xuéxí de zhòngyàoxìng.

She gradually realized the importance of studying.

在紧急情况下，保持冷静的意识至关重要。

Zài jǐnjí qíngkuàng xià, bǎochí lěngjìng de yìshí zhíguān zhòngyào.

In emergency situations, maintaining a calm awareness is crucial.

Word Definition - 意识

yì shí consciousness; awareness; (usu. followed by 到[dào]) to be aware of; to realize

Individual Character Details

意 yì
识 shí, zhì