推敲 (tuī qiāo) — to deliberate carefully; to weigh and polish (one's words, a plan, or an idea)
Definition
推敲 emphasizes carefully weighing and polishing choices, especially in writing or planning — a more literary, deliberate image than 考虑 or 思考. Often used for revising words, wording, or a plan rather than ordinary decision-making.
verb
to deliberate carefullyto weigh and polish (one's words, a plan, or an idea)
Examples
- 推敲。Zhè piān wén zhāng hái xū yào zǐ xì tuī qiāo yí xià.This article still needs careful revision.
- 推敲，。Jīng guò fǎn fù tuī qiāo, tā xuǎn chū le zuì hǎo de yí gè fāng àn.After repeated deliberation, he selected the best plan.
- 推敲。Nà ge wèn tí zhí dé rèn zhēn tuī qiāo.That issue is worth careful consideration.
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