思想 (sī xiǎng) — thought, idea (a specific thought or opinion); ideology, thinking (a system of ideas)

Definition

思想 covers both a specific 'thought/idea' and a broader 'ideology' or way of thinking. 思维 is closer to the abstract thinking process; 观念 refers more to personal views or values.

noun
thoughtidea (a specific thought or opinion)ideologythinking (a system of ideas)
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Examples

  • 思想
    Tā yǒu zì jǐ de sī xiǎng hé kàn fǎ.
    He has his own thoughts and views.
  • 思想
    Zhè zhǒng sī xiǎng yǐng xiǎng le hěn duō nián qīng rén.
    This ideology influenced many young people.
  • 思想
    Nǐ de sī xiǎng hěn shēn kè, zhí dé dà jiā xué xí.
    Your thinking is profound and worth learning from.

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