English–Chinese

“think up” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyingòu sī

Example

导演正在为新片构思剧情。dáo yǎn zhèng zài wèi xīn piàn gòu sī jù qíng

The director is thinking up the plot for the new film.

Illustration for 构思 (think up)

How to say “think up” in Chinese

“Think up” in Chinese is 构思 (gòu sī).

An early idea taking shape in the mind as the starting point for a creative work or plan.

Full entry for 构思: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 构思

导师要求学生先为课题构思研究框架。dǎo shī yāo qiú xué shēng xiān wèi kè tí gòu sī yán jiū kuàng jià

The adviser asked the student to think up a research framework for the project first.

Tips for using 构思

  • English often uses "think of" for any idea, but this verb commonly highlights deliberate planning for a story, design, film, or project.

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