Chinese

héngliáng
Meaning: to weigh; to measure; to consider
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

衡
量

Example sentences

We need to weigh the pros and cons of this plan.
做決定之前,我們應該仔細衡量其中的利弊。
做决定之前,我们应该仔细衡量其中的利弊。
Before making a decision, we should carefully weigh the pros and cons.
智商並非衡量一個人成功與否的唯一標準。
智商并非衡量一个人成功与否的唯一标准。
IQ is not the only criterion for measuring a person's success.

Usage Notes

Used when thinking carefully about different aspects of a situation to make a decision.

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