沉思 (chén sī): to contemplate; to ponder; contemplation; meditation

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He sat by the window, lost in contemplation.

Upon hearing this question, she contemplated for a while before answering.

The manager's contemplation was interrupted by the sudden ringing of the phone.

He likes to contemplate alone in the quiet of the night.

This painting provoked my contemplation on the meaning of life.

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