Ponder in Chinese
to ponder · HSK 5
思考
- 思 to think
- 考 to take an exam
遇到问题要先冷静思考。 When you run into a problem, first think it over calmly.
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How do you say ponder in Chinese?
Ponder in Chinese is 思考 (sī kǎo).
Which word should I use?
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