"overthink" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 想太多

Definition

对某事思考过多，常常导致担忧或迟迟不采取行动。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多为口语，常用于劝告 ('别想太多！')，常见于做决定或人际关系。不同于'分析'（analyze），带有负面含义。

Examples

Please don't overthink your answer.

请不要**想太多**你的答案。

He tends to overthink before making any decision.

他在做决定前总是**想太多**。

Try not to overthink little problems.

尽量别为小问题**想太多**。

I always overthink what I say at meetings.

我总是**想太多**在会议上说的话。

Don't overthink it—just go for it!

别**想太多**，大胆去做！

When I can't sleep, I start to overthink everything.

我睡不着的时候，就会**想太多**各种事情。