Definition
虑 is a bound form (b.f.) — it cannot stand alone as a word in modern Chinese. It appears as a morpheme in compounds related to thinking and worrying, such as 考虑 (kǎolǜ, to consider), 忧虑 (yōulǜ, to worry), and 焦虑 (jiāolǜ, anxious). When you see 虑 in a word, the overall meaning is usually about careful thought or concern.
b.f.
(bound form) to considerto think over(bound form) to worryto be anxious
Examples
- 。Qǐng kǎo lǜ yíxià zhège wèntí.Please consider this problem.
- ，。Tā zuìjìn hěn yōu lǜ, shuì bù hǎo jiào.He has been very worried lately and can't sleep well.
- 。Zuò juédìng zhīqián yào xiāochú suǒyǒu gù lǜ.Before making a decision, eliminate all concerns.
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