三思而行三思而后行sān sī ér xíngact only after careful thought; act with prudence; draw not your bow till your arrow is fixed; look before you leap; look around well before taking any step;measure twice and cut once; second thoughts are best; think thrice and then act; advise with (/take counsel of) one’s pillow
? 你也會～，再思可矣。(《關(guān)漢卿戲劇集·趙盼兒風(fēng)月救風(fēng)塵》110) You had better think again!/季文子三思而后行。(《論語·公冶長》) Ji Wan though tthrice,and then acted.
? 林沖諫道：“兄長，人心難忖，～?！?《水滸全傳》841) Lin Chong exhorted him and said，“Brother,hard it is to know a man’s heart—think thrice on what you do! ” 三思而行sān sī ér xínɡ形容經(jīng)過反復(fù)考慮后才采取行動。look before you leap; second thoughts are best; First think, then speak |