深思熟虑
深思熟虑 (shēn sī shú lǜ) literally means “deep thought careful consideration” and expresses “thoughtful deliberation”. This idiom is used when describing situations involving wisdom and learning.
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Thoughtful deliberation
Pronunciation: shēn sī shú lǜ Literal meaning: Deep thought careful consideration
Origin & Usage
Deep (深) thinking (思) and matured (熟) deliberation (虑). Both halves are pairs that appear throughout the classics, and the force is in 熟 — the same character used of cooked food and ripe fruit. What it asks for is not more thought but thought left long enough to finish. That distinguishes it from mere caution, and it is the phrase used to insist that a decision be slept on rather than merely reconsidered.
Examples
English: "Before making a decision, he always engages in deep thought and careful consideration."
Chinese: 在做决定之前，他总是深思熟虑。
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 深思熟虑 mean in English?
深思熟虑 (shēn sī shú lǜ) literally translates to “Deep thought careful consideration” and is used to express “Thoughtful deliberation”. This Chinese idiom belongs to the Wisdom & Learning category.
When is 深思熟虑 used?
Situation: Before making a decision, he always engages in deep thought and careful consideration.
What is the pinyin for 深思熟虑?
The pinyin pronunciation for 深思熟虑 is “shēn sī shú lǜ”.