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念头
niàn tou
Meaning
- thought; idea; intention
Definition
想法，主意；心里的打算。
Thought, idea; intention in one's mind.
Usage
常表示心里忽然出现的想法或某种打算，可以是短暂或持久的念头。
Often refers to a sudden thought or intention in one's mind, which may be fleeting or persistent.
Examples
- 1 他忽然产生了一个奇怪的念头。(He suddenly had a strange thought.)
- 2 我打消了辞职的念头。(I gave up the idea of quitting.)
- 3 她心里有个念头，想学画画。(She has a thought in her mind to learn painting.)
- 4 这个念头一直萦绕在我心头。(This thought has been lingering in my mind.)
- 5 别让消极的念头影响你。(Don't let negative thoughts affect you.)
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