think carefully; ponder thoroughly
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to think carefully; to ponder thoroughly; to deliberate
literaryUsed in formal or literary contexts to describe deep, careful consideration before making a decision or taking action. Often appears in written Chinese or formal speeches.
Tā他
shú熟
sī思
liáng良
jiǔ久
，
cái才
zuò做
chū出
zuì最
zhōng终
jué决
dìng定
。
He deliberated for a long time before making the final decision.
Cǐ此
shì事
guān关
xì系
zhòng重
dà大
，
wù务
bì必
shú熟
sī思
ér而
hòu后
xíng行
。
This matter is of great importance; you must think it through carefully before acting.
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Shú熟
sī思
shěn审
chǔ处
，
fāng方
néng能
wú无
yú虞
。
Only by careful thought and prudent handling can one avoid worry.