构思

gòusī

to conceive; to plan out; conception

Dictionary entry

to design; to plot; to plan out

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See it in sentences

小说构思很巧妙。

Xiǎoshuō gòusī hěn qiǎomiào.

English

The novel's plot is ingenious.

你如何构思这个故事?

Nǐ rúhé gòusī zhège gùshi?

English

How did you devise this story?

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