沉思 chénsī to contemplate
to contemplate; to ponder; contemplation; meditation
How to remember 沉思: 沉 to sink + 思 think = to contemplate.
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How it is used
- 'To ponder deeply, contemplate' - 陷入沉思 (xiànrù chénsī) to fall into deep thought.
- Quiet, absorbed reflection; both verb and noun.
- More profound/still than 想 (xiǎng, to think); a meditative pondering.