深思

• Pinyin: shēn sī
• Desglose de hanzi: 深 = 氵component (deep); 思 = 田 + 心 (mind working in the field of thought — to think)

Significado

Reflexionar profundamente; meditar detenidamente.

Often paired with 熟虑 to form the idiom 深思熟虑 (to deliberate carefully and thoroughly). Used in decision-making, philosophical reflection, and academic contexts. Implies a level of mental effort beyond casual thought.

Ejemplos

1. 面对这一复杂的伦理问题，委员会成员经过深思之后才给出了最终意见。
2. 他在阅读完这本书后陷入了深思，开始重新审视自己的人生选择。
3. 领导层经过深思熟虑，决定暂缓推进原有的扩张计划。

Guía de uso

Contexto: decision-making, philosophy, reflection, academia

Tono: contemplative

Correcto

• 做出重大决定之前，我们有必要深思其长远影响，而不是仓促行事。(Before making major decisions, it is necessary to think deeply about their long-term implications rather than acting hastily.)
• 她深思良久，最终放弃了那个看似诱人却风险极高的投资机会。(After prolonged deep reflection, she ultimately abandoned that investment opportunity which seemed attractive but carried extremely high risks.)

Incorrecto

• 我在深思一道数学题 — 深思 is used for profound or weighty matters; for routine problems use 思考 or 想 instead

Origen e historia

深 (deep, thorough) + 思 (to think, to ponder)

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal