ponder; estimate oneself; reflect
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to ponder; to estimate oneself; to reflect inwardly
literaryUsed in literary or formal contexts, often when assessing one's own capabilities or situation with a tone of humility or careful consideration.
Tā他
zì自
fèn忖
néng能
lì力
bù不
zú足
，
wǎn婉
jù拒
le了
zhè这
xiàng项
rèn任
mìng命
。
He reckoned his abilities insufficient and politely declined the appointment.
Wǒ我
zì自
fèn忖
bù不
shì是
tā他
de的
duì对
shǒu手
，
biàn便
zhǔ主
dòng动
rèn认
shū输
le了
。
I reflected that I was no match for him, so I conceded defeat voluntarily.
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Tā她
zì自
fèn忖
jīng经
yàn验
shàng尚
qiǎn浅
，
hái还
xū需
duō多
duō多
xué学
xí习
。
She considered that her experience was still limited and that she needed to study more.
Tā他
zì自
fèn忖
nán难
yǐ以
shèng胜
rèn任
rú如
cǐ此
zhòng重
rèn任
，
biàn便
tuī推
cí辞
le了
。
He felt himself unequal to such a heavy responsibility and declined it.