To be in a deep coma or unconscious state, not waking up.
神志昏沉,不省人事。
清·石玉昆《三侠五义》第一回谁知早有人将信暗暗透于冷宫,秦凤一闻此言,胆裂魂飞,忙忙奏知李娘娘。李娘娘闻听,登时昏迷不醒。”
After the accident, he remained昏迷不醒 for three days.
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