思考 (sī kǎo) — to think deeply, to ponder, to reflect

Definition

思考 is a general 'to think / ponder' verb about working through a question, problem, or idea. More focused and active than 沉思 (deep, quiet contemplation), broader than 反思 (looking back on past actions).

verb
to think deeplyto ponderto reflect

Examples

  • 思考
    Tā měi tiān dōu huì sī kǎo shēng huó.
    He thinks about life every day.
  • 思考
    Zhè ge wèn tí xū yào zài sī kǎo yí xià.
    This question needs to be thought about again.
  • 思考
    Tā rèn zhēn sī kǎo le lǎo shī de wèn tí.
    He thought carefully about the teacher's question.

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