Definition

1. Verb:
   • To think: To use one's mind to consider, reason, or form ideas and opinions.
   • To consider / to deem: To regard or judge in a specified way.
   • To think of / to remember: To have someone or something come into one's mind; to recall with care or affection.
   • To think about / to be concerned about: To give consideration or attention to someone or something.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Tôi cần thời gian để nghĩ. (I need time to think.)
  • Anh ấy nghĩ đó là một ý kiến hay. (He considers that a good idea.)
  • Cô ấy luôn nghĩ đến gia đình. (She always thinks of her family.)
  • Bạn nên nghĩ đến sức khỏe của mình. (You should think about your health.)

Advanced Usage

• "nghĩ ra": to think of, to come up with (an idea, solution).

  • Cuối cùng anh ấy cũng nghĩ ra cách giải quyết. (He finally thought of a solution.)

• "nghĩ lại": to reconsider, to think again.

  • Bạn nên nghĩ lại về quyết định đó. (You should reconsider that decision.)

Variants and Related Words

• Suy nghĩ (v): to think, to ponder, to reflect (often deeper or more prolonged than "nghĩ").

  • Tôi đang suy nghĩ về tương lai. (I am thinking about the future.)

• Đề nghị (v): to suggest, to propose.

  • Tôi đề nghị chúng ta nên gặp mặt. (I suggest we should meet.)

Synonyms

• Think: to have a particular opinion or idea.
• Consider: to think carefully about.
• Ponder: to think about something carefully.
• Reflect: to think deeply or carefully.

Related Idioms

• Ăn có nhai, nói có nghĩ: (Literal: Eat must chew, speak must think). Think before you speak.

  • Con phải nhớ "ăn có nhai, nói có nghĩ". (You must remember to think before you speak.)

• Nghĩ ngợi lung tung: to think random, scattered thoughts; to overthink.

  • Đừng nghĩ ngợi lung tung nữa. (Stop overthinking/thinking random thoughts.)

verb

1. to think