think deeply; ponder
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to think deeply; to ponder; to contemplate
formalEmphasizes serious, thorough, and profound reflection on a matter. Often used in formal or literary contexts.
Tā他
hào好
xué学
shēn深
sī思
，
cóng从
bù不
qīng轻
yì易
xià下
jié结
lùn论
。
He is eager to learn and thinks deeply, never jumping to conclusions lightly.
Zhè这
gè个
zhàn战
luè略
jué决
cè策
xū需
yào要
shēn深
sī思
shú熟
lǜ虑
。
This strategic decision requires deep and careful consideration.
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Tā她
dú独
zì自
zuò坐
zài在
chuāng窗
qián前
，
shēn深
sī思
zhe着
rén人
shēng生
de的
yì意
yì义
。
She sat alone by the window, pondering the meaning of life.
Jīng经
guò过
yī一
yè夜
de的
shēn深
sī思
，
tā他
zhōng终
yú于
zuò做
chū出
le了
jué决
dìng定
。
After a night of deep thought, he finally made a decision.