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思前想后

HSK 7-9

sīqián-xiǎnghòu

to reflect on everything; weigh pros and cons

Explanation

to ponder over reasons and connection

Examples

他总是思前想后。

tā zǒng shì sīqián-xiǎnghòu

He always thinks before acting.

我们应该思前想后再做决定。

wǒmen yīnggāi sīqián-xiǎnghòu zài zuò juédìng

We should think carefully before making a decision.