Definition
深思 (shēn sī) means 'to ponder deeply' — it emphasizes deep, careful thought about an important issue, often before a decision. Compared to 思考 (sī kǎo, general thinking) and 思索 (sī suǒ, systematic pondering), 深思 suggests a more profound, sometimes prolonged reflection. It is less literary than 沉思 (chén sī, deep contemplation) and less focused on word-polishing than 推敲 (tuī qiāo).
verb
to ponder deeplyto think over carefully
Examples
- 深思，。Tā shēn sī le hěn jiǔ, cái zuòchū juédìng.He pondered for a long time before making a decision.
- 深思。Zhège jìhuà xūyào jìn yí bù shēn sī.This plan needs further deliberation.
- 深思，。shēn sī zhīhòu, tā yǒule xīn de rènshi.After deep thinking, he gained new understanding.
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