Definition
推敲 means to deliberate carefully and polish, especially one's words or a plan — it implies going back and forth to refine. Unlike 考虑 (general consideration) or 思考 (deep thinking), 推敲 focuses on weighing and adjusting details, often with a sense of revision. It is more specific than 琢磨 (mulling over) and carries a nuance of word-by-word refinement.
verb
to deliberate carefullyto weigh and polish (one's words, a plan, or an idea)
Examples
- 推敲。Zhè piān wénzhāng hái xūyào zǐxì tuī qiāo yíxià.This article still needs careful revision.
- 推敲，。Jīngguò fǎnfù tuī qiāo, tā xuǎn chūle zuì hǎo de yí gè fāng'àn.After repeated deliberation, he selected the best plan.
- 推敲。Nàge wèntí zhídé rènzhēn tuī qiāo.That issue is worth careful consideration.
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