思索 (sī suǒ) — to ponder; to think deeply
Definition
Literary verb for 'to ponder' — close to 思考 but more written in tone; stronger and more inward than everyday 想想. Often pairs with 认真, 独自.
verb
to ponderto think deeply
Examples
- 思索。Tā dú zì sī suǒ le hěn jiǔ.He pondered alone for a long time.
- 思索。Zhè ge wèn tí zhí dé rèn zhēn sī suǒ.This problem deserves serious thought.
- 思索，。Tā sī suǒ le yí yè, zhōng yú xiǎng chū le bàn fǎ.He pondered all night and finally came up with a solution.
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