沉思

• Pinyin: chén sī
• Desglose de hanzi: 沉 = 氵 (water) + 冘 (phonetic); 思 = 田 (field) + 心 (heart) = the heart's field of thoughts

Significado

Reflexionar profundamente; meditar; estar absorto en los pensamientos.

Describes a state of quiet, deep reflection. Often used when someone is thinking seriously about important matters. More literary and deliberate than casual thinking.

Ejemplos

1. 他坐在窗边沉思了很久。
2. 这个问题值得我们深入沉思。
3. 她沉思片刻后给出了答案。

Guía de uso

Contexto: reflection, philosophy, literary

Tono: contemplative

Correcto

• 他陷入了深深的沉思。(He fell into deep contemplation.)
• 面对这个难题，我需要时间沉思。(Facing this difficult problem, I need time to ponder.)

Incorrecto

• 我沉思晚饭吃什么 (沉思 is for serious, deep matters — for trivial decisions, use 想 or 考虑)

Origen e historia

Compound of 沉 (deep, sinking) and 思 (to think). Together meaning 'deep thinking.'

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal