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沉思熟虑

沉思熟虑 — “To ponder deeply and consider carefully”

沉思熟虑 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to ponder deeply and consider carefully”. To deliberate thoroughly and thoughtfully. Literally, “deeply ponder and thoroughly consider”.

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沉思熟虑 Pronunciation and Pinyin

沉思熟虑 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
沉
chén7sink, submerge, deep, calm
思
sī9think, ponder, miss
熟
shú15ripe, cooked, skilled, familiar
虑
lǜ10think about the future

Example Sentence with 沉思熟虑

在之前做出任何重大决定,他总是会沉思熟虑,确保万无一失。
Before making any major decision, he always ponders deeply and considers carefully, ensuring everything is foolproof.

Idioms Related to 沉思熟虑

Synonyms of 沉思熟虑

  • shēn深sī思shú熟lǜ虑ponder deeply and consider carefully

More idioms starting with 沉

  • chén沉bù不zhù住qì气unable to keep one's composure
  • chén沉yuān冤mò莫bái白deep injustice remains unredressed
  • chén沉yuān冤mò莫xuě雪grievous injustice that cannot be redressed
  • chén沉jǐ几guān观biàn变Calmly observe subtle changes
  • chén沉bó博jué绝lì丽profound, vast, and exquisite writing
  • chén沉hòu厚guǎ寡yán言Profound and taciturn
  • chén沉yín吟bù不jué决Ponder deeply, hesitate, unable to decide
  • chén沉yín吟bù不yǔ语pondering in silence
  • chén沉yín吟wèi未jué决Ponder and hesitate, unable to decide
  • chén沉yín吟zhāng章jù句Pondering literary works
  • chén沉shēng声jìng静qì气speaking in a low, calm voice
  • chén沉mì密guǎ寡yán言quiet and reserved

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Questions about 沉思熟虑

What does 沉思熟虑 mean?

沉思熟虑 (chén sī shú lǜ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to ponder deeply and consider carefully”.

How do you pronounce 沉思熟虑?

沉思熟虑 is pronounced chén sī shú lǜ in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 沉思熟虑 literally mean?

Literally, 沉思熟虑 means “deeply ponder and thoroughly consider”. It is used to mean “to ponder deeply and consider carefully”.

What is the Chinese definition of 沉思熟虑?

深入思索,仔细考虑。

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