潜意识 (qián yì shí) — subconscious (mind), subconsciousness
Definition
The layer of the mind below conscious awareness, holding hidden memories, drives, and feelings that shape behavior. Often translated 'subconscious' — sometimes distinguished from 无意识 (truly unconscious) in Freudian theory.
noun
subconscious (mind)subconsciousness
Examples
- 潜意识。Tā de qián yì shí lǐ cáng zhe hěn duō tóng nián de jì yì.His subconscious holds many childhood memories.
- ，潜意识。Hěn duō xīn lǐ xué jiā rèn wéi, qián yì shí huì yǐng xiǎng rén de xíng wéi.Many psychologists believe that the subconscious affects people's behavior.
- ，潜意识。Tōng guò cuī mián, nǐ kě yǐ jìn rù zì jǐ de qián yì shí.Through hypnosis, you can enter your own subconscious.
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