思考 sīkǎo to reflect on
to reflect on; to ponder over
How to remember 思考: 思 think + 考 to test = to reflect on.
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How it is used
- To think deeply, ponder, reflect on - 认真思考这个问题 (rènzhēn sīkǎo zhège wèntí) think this problem over seriously.
- The active mental work, heavier than 想 (xiǎng, to think casually). You 思考 a question; you 想 that you want dinner.
- Often 独立思考 (think for oneself), 深入思考 (think deeply).
Example sentences
- 你在说话前应该先思考。 Nǐ zài shuōhuà qián yīnggāi xiān sīkǎo.You should think before you speak.
- 真正的科学家不会这样去思考。 Zhēnzhèng de kēxuéjiā búhuì zhèyàng qù sīkǎo.A true scientist would not approach the question this way.
- 大多数人认为计算机永远不会有思考的能力。 Dàduōshù rén rènwéi jìsuànjī yǒngyuǎn búhuì yǒu sīkǎo de nénglì.Most people think computers will never be able to think.