念头 (niàn tou) — thought, idea, intention
Definition
念头 (niàntou) is a fleeting, personal thought or idea, often a sudden whim — lighter and more everyday than 思想 (a system of thought/ideology). Use 意图 or 意向 for a deliberate plan or intent.
noun
thoughtideaintention
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 念头。Tā zuì jìn yǒu yí gè qí guài de niàn tou.He recently had a strange thought.
- 念头。Zhè ge niàn tou zài wǒ xīn lǐ hěn jiǔ le.This idea has been in my heart for a long time.
- 念头。Wǒ cóng lái méi yǒu guò zhè yàng de niàn tou.I have never had such an idea.
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