Definition
构思 (gòusī) means to conceive or work out the structure/idea of a creative work (e.g., a novel, painting) or the framework of a project/argument. It is more specific to the structural planning of a concrete piece than 构想 (gòuxiǎng), which is broader and can also be a noun meaning 'concept' for any idea or plan.
verb
to conceiveto work out the idea or structure (of a creative work, e.g., a novel, painting, film)to plan outto design (the framework of a project, event, or argument)
Examples
- 构思。Zuòjiā huā le yì nián shíjiān gòu sī zhè bù xiǎoshuō de qíngjié.The writer spent a year conceiving the plot of this novel.
- 构思。Tā zhèngzài gòu sī yì fú guānyú chéngshì shēnghuó de huà.He is conceiving a painting about city life.
- 构思。Tuánduì huā le yì zhōu gòu sī xīn de yíngxiāo fāng'àn.The team spent a week planning out the new marketing plan.
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