深思熟虑

深思熟慮

shēnsī-shúlǜ

idiom #13,153

Meanings

1 careful deliberation
2 to think long and hard
3 after mature reflection

Characters

to consider; to ponder

Examples

经过深思熟虑，他决定辞职。

Jīngguò shēnsī-shúlǜ, tā juédìng cízhí.

After careful deliberation, he decided to resign.

Tips

memory

深思 (deep thinking) + 熟虑 (thorough consideration) — think deeply and consider thoroughly.

grammar

Often used after 经过 (after/through): 经过深思熟虑.

Stroke Order

深 shēn

思 sī

熟 shú

虑 lǜ