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深思熟虑

shēn sī shú lǜdictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
mature reflection / after careful deliberations
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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

深思熟慮 深思熟虑 [shen1 si1 shu2 lu:4] /mature reflection/after careful deliberations/

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Other forms in these source records: 深思熟慮

  • 深
    shēn

    (lit. and fig.) deep

  • 思
    sī

    to think / to consider

  • 熟
    shú

    ripe / mature / thoroughly cooked / done / familiar / acquainted / experienced / skilled / (of sleep etc) deep / profound / also pr. [shóu]

  • 虑
    lǜ

    to think over / to consider / anxiety

Reference definitions from CC-CEDICT.