consider; deliberate; think over (v.)
HSK 6
Traditional
斟酌 (unaltered)
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Examples
在做出决定之前，他要斟酌一番。 zài zuò chū juédìng zhīqián, tā yào zhēn zhuó yī fān. - Before making a decision, he wants to consider it carefully.
我们需要仔细斟酌这个提议的利弊。 wǒmen xūyào zǐxì zhēn zhuó zhège tíyì de lìbì. - We need to carefully weigh the pros and cons of this proposal.
她斟酌了好几天才做出决定。 tā zhēn zhuóle hǎojǐ tiān cái zuò chū juédìng. - She considered it for several days before making a decision.
在签署合同之前，他要仔细斟酌条款。 zài qiānshǔ hétóng zhīqián, tā yào zǐxì zhēn zhuó tiáokuǎn. - Before signing the contract, he wants to carefully consider the terms.
这个决定需要细致斟酌。 zhège juédìng xūyào xìzhì zhēn zhuó. - This decision needs careful consideration.
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斟 zhēn - pour (tea or wine) into a cup or bowl |
酌 zhuó - to use one's discretion, to think over; to pour out (wine); to drink (wine); (lit.) meal with wine or spirits |