ji3 sik1意識意识
Jyutpingji3 sik1
Yaleyi sīk
Definition
Consciousness; awareness; human perception and thoughts of the objective world.
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How it's used
Focuses on a person's mental state or level of alertness regarding specific social or practical issues. It is frequently used in compound phrases to describe a person's mindset, such as 危機意識 for crisis awareness or 服務意識 for service mentality. Unlike the more abstract philosophical concept of consciousness, it is most commonly applied in everyday life to evaluate whether someone is paying attention to their responsibilities or surroundings.
Examples
He has absolutely no sense of crisis, it is really dangerous.
Do you have any environmental awareness? Don't litter everywhere.
Related words
Common phrases
sense of crisis
environmental awareness
service mentality
Common mistake
Avoid using it as a direct translation for the English verb 'to realize'. In Cantonese, 'to realize' is usually expressed with verbs like 發覺 or 發現.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
