- 毛泽东思想 máozédōngsīxiǎng Mao Zedong Thoughtthe ideology and political theory derived from the teachings of [[毛泽东|毛澤東|mao2 ze2 dong1]], representing the application of Marxism-Leninism to the Chinese revolution and social construction
- 思想家 sīxiǎngjiā thinker; ideologistA scholar or person with original ideas and a systematic theory about society and its development.
- 思想准备 sīxiǎngzhǔnbèi mental preparationPreparedness in one's mind for what might happen, especially for potential difficulties or negative outcomes; often used synonymously with [[心理准备|心理準備|xin1 li3 zhun3 bei4]].
- 思想性 sīxiǎngxìng ideological contentThe political or philosophical ideas and meaning expressed in a work of art or literature
- 中心思想 zhōngxīnsīxiǎng main ideathe central idea, gist, or fundamental theme of a text, speech, or system of thought
- 思想库 sīxiǎngkù think tankA group of experts or an organization providing advice and ideas on specific political or economic problems; also called a [[脑库|腦庫|nao3 ku4]].
- 解放思想 jiěfàngsīxiǎng to emancipate the mindto liberate one's thinking from rigid or outdated ideas; to free oneself from old ways of thinking
- 思想意识 sīxiǎngyìshi ideologythe set of beliefs or consciousness that guides a person or group; ideology
- 思想战 sīxiǎngzhàn ideological warfareConflict or war triggered by a clash of opposing ideologies
- 思想政治教育 sīxiǎngzhèngzhìjiàoyù ideological and political educationthe practice of teaching ideology and political theory in schools and public institutions in mainland China
- 思想方法 sīxiǎngfāngfǎ way of thinkingmethod or mode of thinking; the logic or approach one uses to process ideas
- 思想顽钝 sīxiǎngwándùn stagnant thinkinghaving slow or blunt thinking; being mentally dull or apathetic
- 指导思想 zhǐdǎosīxiǎng guiding ideologyguiding ideology; central concept or principle that directs a policy or organization
- 政治思想 zhèngzhìsīxiǎng political ideologypolitical thought; ideology
- 新儒家思想 xīnrújiāsīxiǎng Neo-Confucianismthe philosophical school of Neo-Confucianism or modern Neo-Confucian thought
- 新思想 xīnsīxiǎng new ideasnew or modern thoughts and thinking
- 毛泽东思想概论 máozédōngsīxiǎnggàilùn Introduction to Mao Zedong Thoughta mandatory introductory political course on the ideology of Mao Zedong taught in universities and colleges throughout China
- 统一思想 tǒngyīsīxiǎng to unify thinkingto align thoughts or ideas; to act with a common purpose
- 自由思想 zìyóusīxiǎng freedom of thoughtfree thought; freethinking
- 马克思列宁主义毛泽东思想 mǎkèsīlièníngzhǔyìmáozédōngsīxiǎng Marxism-Leninism-Mao Zedong Thoughtthe foundational political ideology of the Chinese Communist Party and the People's Republic of China
- 主体思想 zhǔtǐsīxiǎng Juche IdeaNorth Korean ideology of political, economic, and military independence
- 作客思想 zuòkèsīxiǎng guest mentalityA feeling of not belonging or having a temporary attitude toward a place, similar to being a transient guest.
- 封建思想 fēngjiànsīxiǎng feudalistic thinkingfeudal ideology or mindset, characterized by rigid social hierarchy and feudal loyalty
- 思想交流 sīxiǎngjiāoliú exchange of ideasexchange of ideas; communication of thoughts
- 思想体系 sīxiǎngtǐxì ideologya system of thought or a collection of systematic ideological views and theories
- 思想包袱 sīxiǎngbāofu burdensomething weighing on one's mind; a mental or spiritual load
- 思想史 sīxiǎngshǐ intellectual historyThe history of human thought and ideas; the study of the development of scientific, literary, and philosophical concepts across different fields.
