Definition
酌情 (zhuó qíng) is a formal verb meaning 'to act at one's discretion based on the specific circumstances'. It is used in official, legal, or managerial contexts, where a decision-maker weighs the situation before acting — unlike a simple 'decide' (决定 juédìng), which implies a fixed outcome. It always appears before the main verb it modifies.
verb
to act at one's discretiontaking the specific circumstances into account
Examples
- 酌情。Gōngsī jiāng gēnjù shìchǎng qíngkuàng zhuó qíng tiáozhěng jiàgé.The company will adjust prices at its discretion based on market conditions.
- ，酌情。Duìyú wéiguī xíngwéi, guǎnlǐyuán huì zhuó qíng chǔfá.The administrator will impose penalties at their discretion for violations.
- 酌情。Píngwěi kěyǐ zhuó qíng gěi xuǎnshǒu éwài jiā fēn.The judges may award extra points to contestants at their discretion.
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