着想 (zhuó xiǎng) — to consider (others' needs or interests)
Definition
着想 is a set phrase meaning 'to have consideration for' someone — always used for others' needs or interests, never your own. Less neutral than 考虑 (general 'to think over'); 设想 covers both 'envisage' and 'consider for' and pairs with 为…设想.
verb
to consider (others' needs or interests)
Examples
- 着想。Tā zǒng shì wèi bié rén zhuó xiǎng.He always considers others.
- 着想。Fù mǔ yīng gāi duō wèi hái zi zhuó xiǎng.Parents should think more about their children's needs.
- 着想。Nǐ zuò jué dìng shí yào wèi dà jiā zhuó xiǎng.When making decisions, you should consider everyone's interests.
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