ý thức
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) consciousness
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Theo Mác, vật chất có trước, ý thức có sau. Vật chất tồn tại độc lập không phụ thuộc vào ý thức.According to Marx, matter exists prior to, and independent of, consciousness.
來意識渚執澄澄Free your mind, don't just keep insisting [on your idealism].
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) awareness, especially of something bad you're doing, for example littering or outdoor urination
Examples
có ý thứccivil; well-mannered
vô ý thứcuncivil; ill-mannered
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to recognize; to be aware of
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Common questions
What does “ý thức” mean?
(noun) consciousness
Is “ý thức” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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