谂 (shěn) - to know & to consider

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shěn ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

上姝

谂 · shěn

to know;

to consider;

to think over;

to advise;

to consult

to knowto considerto think over

Usage highlights

to think overto consult withto know wellto consider carefullyto advise sincerelyto deliberate

Synonyms

  • 知— to know
  • 思— to think
  • 虑— to consider

Antonyms

  • 忘— to forget
  • 忽— to neglect

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I need to think it over carefully (谂知).
  • He consulted with his colleagues (与同事谂).
  • She knows the situation well (谂熟情况).
  • We should consider all possibilities (谂虑各种可能).

Collocations

  • to think over(谂知)
  • to consult with(谂议)
  • to know well(谂熟)
  • to consider carefully(谂虑)
  • to advise sincerely(谂告)
  • to deliberate(谂度)

Idioms

  • To know thoroughly and consider carefully(谂知谂虑)
  • To deliberate and consult(谂议谂度)
  • To advise with sincere thoughts(谂告谂思)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally meant 'to know' or 'to think' in classical Chinese, often used in formal or literary contexts.
  • Common in ancient texts for deliberation and consultation, reflecting the value of careful consideration.
  • Less common in modern spoken Chinese but preserved in written and formal language.

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