zi1 gok3知覺知觉
Jyutpingzi1 gok3
Yalejī gok
Definition
Consciousness, or the sensory perception of physical stimuli.
- a state of consciousness or being awake
- sensory perception of physical stimuli
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How it's used
Refers primarily to physical sensation or the medical state of being conscious. It is frequently used in clinical contexts to describe a loss of feeling in a limb or a person becoming unresponsive. Unlike general awareness, it carries a strong connotation of sensory input or physiological alertness.
Examples
He lost consciousness immediately after falling.
Do you still have any sensation?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean awareness of a situation or social consciousness, as that is better expressed by words like 意識 or 警覺. Using it to describe being aware of a social issue sounds unnatural and overly clinical.
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