思虑 (sī lǜ) — to consider carefully; to contemplate; to deliberate

Definition

思虑 (sīlǜ) is a formal, written verb meaning 'to deliberate / think through carefully' — more literary than 思考 and stronger than 想. It emphasizes deep, prolonged thinking rather than a quick mental act.

verb
to consider carefullyto contemplateto deliberate

Examples

  • 思虑
    Zuò jué dìng zhī qián, nǐ yīng gāi zǐ xì sī lǜ yí xià.
    You should think it over carefully before making a decision.
  • 思虑
    Tā sī lǜ guò dù, yǐng xiǎng le shuì mián.
    He overthought things, which affected his sleep.
  • 思虑
    Zhè ge wèn tí xū yào wǒ men rèn zhēn sī lǜ.
    This problem requires us to think it through seriously.

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