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权衡
quánhéng
Description
做决定以前，我们常常要权衡好处和坏处。
Before making a decision, we often have to weigh the pros and cons of 权衡.
这个词的意思是仔细比较不同的选择，然后决定哪个更好。
This word means to carefully compare different options and then decide which is better.
Meanings
权衡quánhéng
to weigh up; to consider carefully
他权衡了很久，才做出决定。
He weighed the options for a long time before making a decision.
权衡quánhéng
careful consideration; weighing of factors
这是一个需要权衡的问题。
This is a problem that requires careful consideration.
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Notes
- Etymology
权 (weight of a scale) + 衡 (balance beam), literally the parts of a scale, hence 'to balance/weigh'.
- Nuance
often used with 利弊 (pros and cons), e.g. 权衡利弊.
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