Meaning
考虑 means to think carefully about something before making a decision. It implies a deliberate mental process of weighing options, examining factors, or pondering consequences. This is a common verb used in both formal and informal contexts when discussing decision-making.
Usage
Native speakers use 考虑 frequently in everyday conversation and formal settings alike. It often appears with 到 (dào) as 考虑到 meaning 'taking into account' or 'considering that.' Common patterns include 考虑一下 (think it over), 正在考虑 (currently considering), and 考虑清楚 (think through clearly). It's neutral in register and appropriate for all situations.
Examples
- 01我需要考虑一下这个工作机会。.I need to think over this job opportunity.
- 02考虑到天气不好，我们决定推迟旅行。, .Considering the bad weather, we decided to postpone the trip.
Characters
Common collocations
- 考虑到considering that, taking into account
- 考虑一下think it over
- 正在考虑currently considering
- 值得考虑worth considering
Origin
The character 考 originally meant 'to examine' or 'to verify,' while 虑 means 'worry' or 'concern.' Together they form a compound meaning 'to examine one's concerns' or 'to think through carefully.'