深思熟虑 (shēn sī shú lǜ) — to think carefully and thoroughly; to deliberate
Definition
A formal idiom meaning to think something through very carefully before acting. Use it for serious deliberation (decisions, plans), not everyday thought.
idiom
to think carefully and thoroughlyto deliberate
Examples
- 深思熟虑，。Tā shēn sī shú lǜ hòu, cái gěi chū le dá àn.After careful consideration, he finally gave the answer.
- 深思熟虑。Zhè ge fāng àn shì jīng guò shēn sī shú lǜ de jié guǒ.This plan is the result of careful deliberation.
- ，深思熟虑。Zuò zhòng yào jué cè qián, yí dìng yào shēn sī shú lǜ.Before making important decisions, you must think carefully.
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