思维 (sīwéi) — thinking; thought process
HSK 4 | noun | thinking; thought; way of thinking
思维 (sīwéi)
思维 refers to the process or capacity of thinking -- how a person reasons, perceives, and forms ideas. It often describes a mode or style of thought.
Meanings
- [noun] thinking; thought process; way of thinking
Example Sentences
她有很强的逻辑思维。 Tā yǒu hěn qiáng de luójí sīwéi. She has strong logical thinking.
创新思维对工作很有帮助。 Chuàngxīn sīwéi duì gōngzuò hěn yǒu bāngzhù. Creative thinking is very helpful at work.
学习新语言可以改变思维方式。 Xuéxí xīn yǔyán kěyǐ gǎibiàn sīwéi fāngshì. Learning a new language can change the way you think.
批判性思维是现代教育的重要目标。 Pīpànxìng sīwéi shì xiàndài jiàoyù de zhòngyào mùbiāo. Critical thinking is an important goal of modern education.
Collocations
| Collocation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 逻辑思维 | logical thinking |
| 创新思维 | innovative thinking |
| 思维方式 | way of thinking |
| 批判性思维 | critical thinking |
Usage Notes
思维 focuses on the cognitive process itself, not just an individual thought. It often pairs with adjectives like 逻辑 (logical), 创新 (creative), or 批判性 (critical). Compare with 想法 (xiǎngfǎ = idea/thought), which refers to a specific idea rather than the overall process of thinking.
Memory Hook
SI (思 = think) + WEI (维 = weave/maintain): weaving thoughts together -- that is your thinking process.