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consciousness

1.NounSino-Korean: 意識

  1. 1

    consciousness

    An ability to perceive or understand something while being awake.

    Korean definition: 정신이 깨어 있는 상태에서 무엇을 지각하거나 인식할 수 있는 기능.

    • Can a newborn or a hypnotized person really be said to have consciousness?

    • He suddenly lost consciousness and collapsed, but he was rushed to the hospital and soon regained consciousness.

  2. 2

    awareness

    A feeling or thought about a certain object or matter, which is created among individuals or in a group.

    Korean definition: 개인이나 집단 사이에 생기는, 어떤 사물이나 일에 대한 느낌이나 생각.

    • As women's participation in social activities increased, awareness of gender equality spread more widely.

    • Seeing the street cheering during the World Cup, foreigners say Koreans have a strong sense of community.

2.NounSino-Korean: 儀式

  1. 1

    ceremony; function

    An event carried out according to a certain manner and procedure.

    Korean definition: 정해진 방법이나 절차에 따라 치르는 행사.

    • A coming-of-age ceremony is a rite held to celebrate becoming an adult.

    • These days, more and more people are choosing and preparing their own funeral rites in advance.