Word information
Simplified意识
Traditional意識
Pinyinyìshí
Part of speech动、名
HSK 3.05
HSK 2.06
Chinese word dictionary
意识
yìshí · consciousness; awareness; (usu. followed by 到[dao4]) to be aware of; to realize
Character breakdown
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认识rènshi
to know; to recognize; to be familiar with; to get acquainted with sb; knowledge; understanding; awareness; cognition
不好意思bùhǎoyìsito feel embarrassed; to find it embarrassing; to be sorry (for inconveniencing sb)
没意思méiyìsiboring; of no interest
意思yìsiidea; opinion; meaning; wish; desire; interest; fun; token of appreciation, affection etc; CL:個|个[ge4]; to give as a small token; to do sth as a gesture of goodwill etc
有意思yǒuyìsiinteresting; meaningful; enjoyable; fun
满意mǎnyìsatisfied; pleased; to one's satisfaction