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Definition
To faint, black out, or temporarily lose consciousness.
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How it's used
昏厥 is a formal, medical, or literary term that is rarely used in casual daily speech. Most Hong Kongers prefer the colloquial verb 暈, which covers everything from feeling dizzy to losing consciousness entirely. Using 昏厥 in a normal conversation about someone feeling lightheaded will sound overly clinical or dramatic.
Related words
Common phrases
suddenly faint
Common mistake
Learners often use 昏厥 in everyday situations where 暈 is the standard choice. Stick to 暈 for general purposes, as 昏厥 is reserved for formal reports or serious medical contexts.
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Grammar guides
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