下意识

xià yì shí

HSK 7–9

Meaning

指没有经过意识思考而自动产生的心理活动或行为。

Subconscious; subconscious mind; automatic behavior without conscious thought.

常作状语，如“下意识地”，表示不自觉地做出某种动作或反应。

Often used adverbially, e.g., '下意识地' (subconsciously), to indicate an action or reaction done automatically without conscious awareness.

1 他下意识地摸了摸口袋，确认钥匙还在。（He subconsciously touched his pocket to make sure the keys were still there.）
2 听到巨响，她下意识地捂住了耳朵。（Hearing the loud noise, she subconsciously covered her ears.）
3 他下意识地回避了那个问题。（He subconsciously avoided that question.）
4 走路时，我们下意识地避开障碍物。（When walking, we subconsciously avoid obstacles.）
5 她下意识地咬着嘴唇，显得很紧张。（She subconsciously bit her lip, appearing very nervous.）

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