Definition
权衡 (quán héng) means 'to weigh, to balance (pros and cons)' — it focuses on deliberately comparing different factors before making a decision. It contrasts with 衡量 (héng liáng), which evaluates things against a standard or measure, and 平衡 (píng héng), which describes a state of equilibrium. 权衡 is often used in formal, abstract decision-making contexts.
verb
to weighto balance (pros and cons)to consider carefully
Examples
- ，权衡。Zài zuò juédìng zhīqián, nǐ yīnggāi quán héng yíxià lìbì.Before making a decision, you should weigh the pros and cons.
- 权衡，。Tā quán héng le gè zhǒng yīnsù, zuìhòu xuǎnzé le zhège fāng'àn.He weighed various factors and finally chose this plan.
- 权衡。Gōngsī xūyào quán héng duǎnqī lìyì hé chángqī fāzhǎn.The company needs to balance short-term profits and long-term development.
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