Definition
深思熟虑 is a four-character idiom (成语) that means 'to think carefully and thoroughly' or 'to deliberate'. It emphasizes the process of pondering deeply from multiple angles before making a decision, conveying a sense of maturity and thoroughness. Unlike the simple gloss 'carefully consider', it is a fixed expression used to describe a deliberate, unhurried thought process.
f.e.
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。Zhège fāng'àn shì jīngguò shēn sī shú lǜ de jiéguǒ.This plan is the result of careful deliberation.
- ，深思熟虑。Zuò zhòngyào juécè qián, yídìng yào shēn sī shú lǜ.Before making important decisions, you must think carefully.
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