神志 (shén zhì) — consciousness; state of mind

Definition

Refers specifically to a person's consciousness or mental clarity, especially in medical contexts (e.g. after injury or illness). Distinct from 精神 (jīngshén), which means 'spirit, energy, or mental state' in everyday use.

noun

consciousnessstate of mind

Examples

神志，。
Tā shòu shāng hòu shén zhì bù qīng, bèi sòng jìn le yī yuàn.
After he was injured, he was unconscious and was sent to the hospital.
，神志。
Jīng guò qiǎng jiù, bìng rén zhōng yú huī fù le shén zhì.
After emergency treatment, the patient finally regained consciousness.
，神志。
Tā lián xù gōng zuò le sān tiān, shén zhì yǐ jīng yǒu xiē huǎng hū le.
She had been working for three consecutive days and was already in a daze.