The Chinese word 构思 is a compound verb formed by combining two meaningful characters: 构 (gòu), which means "to construct" or "to compose", and 思 (sī), meaning "to think" or "thought". Together, they create a logical semantic unit where 构 acts as the verb for the act of structuring, and 思 serves as the object or domain of that action, specifically, thoughts and ideas. Therefore, 构思 literally means "to construct thought" and by extension refers to the entire process of conceiving, designing, and planning an idea, plot, or framework in one's mind before giving it tangible form, such as in writing, art, or engineering.