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思前想後

si1 cin4 soeng2 hau6

to consider over and over again

Level: 3 Google Frequency: 1,650

思前想後

思 si1 si3 soi1 si1 sai1 si4 - contemplate, consider, think
前 cin4 qian2 jian3 - in front; before
想 soeng2 xiang3 - want; wish
後 hau6 hou4 - behind; come after

This word was added by tym on 8th Nov 2004 and last edited on 16th Aug 2006

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