Guide de prononciation
- Confusing the tones, especially the dipping third tone of 'kǎo'.
- Not pronouncing the 'l' in 'liáng' clearly.
Exemples par niveau
我们需要考量一下这个问题。
We need to consider this issue.
请你考量一下我的建议。
Please consider my suggestion.
他们正在考量新方案。
They are weighing the new plan.
他考量了很久才做出决定。
He considered for a long time before making a decision.
公司会考量员工的意见。
The company will consider employees' opinions.
你需要考量所有的可能性。
You need to assess all possibilities.
我们应该考量一下成本。
We should consider the cost.
他在考量去哪个城市工作。
He is weighing which city to work in.
Astuces
Basic Meaning
The core meaning of 考量 is to consider or weigh. Think of it as a more formal way to say 'think about' or 'take into account'.
Usage with Nouns
You often use 考量 with a noun or noun phrase after it. For example, '考量成本' (kǎo liáng chéng běn) means to consider the cost.
Common Collocations
Some common things to 考量 include: 后果 (hòu guǒ - consequences), 因素 (yīn sù - factors), 利弊 (lì bì - pros and cons).
Formal Contexts
考量 is more commonly used in formal or serious discussions, like business meetings, policy making, or important personal decisions. It sounds more professional than simply 想 (xiǎng - think).
Comparison to 考虑
While similar to 考虑 (kǎo lǜ - consider), 考量 often implies a deeper, more comprehensive assessment or weighing of options, rather than just thinking about something casually.
Expressing 'Take into Account'
When you want to say 'take something into account', 考量 is a good choice. For example, '我们需要考量所有可能性' (wǒ men xū yào kǎo liáng suǒ yǒu kě néng xìng) means 'We need to take all possibilities into account'.
Question Form
You can ask '你考量过…吗?' (nǐ kǎo liáng guò…ma?) to mean 'Have you considered…?' or 'Have you weighed…?'
As a Noun
Sometimes, 考量 can act as a noun, meaning 'consideration' or 'assessment'. For example, '这是一个重要的考量' (zhè shì yī gè zhòng yào de kǎo liáng) means 'This is an important consideration'.
Practice with Sentences
Try making your own sentences. For instance, '公司正在考量新的市场策略' (gōng sī zhèng zài kǎo liáng xīn de shì chǎng cè luè) - 'The company is considering new market strategies'.
Listen for Context
Pay attention to how native speakers use 考量 in different contexts. This will help you understand its nuances and when to use it most effectively. It's often heard in news reports or policy discussions, showing it's a more deliberate consideration.
Mémorise-le
Moyen mnémotechnique
Think of '考' (kǎo) as 'examine' or 'test' and '量' (liáng) as 'measure' or 'weigh'. So, '考量' means to 'examine and weigh' something carefully.
Association visuelle
Imagine a judge on a scale, carefully balancing evidence before making a ruling. The judge is '考量' (considering/weighing) all the facts.
Word Web
Défi
Try to use '考量' in a sentence when discussing a big decision you've recently made or are about to make. For example: '我在选择 [your decision] 时，考量了 [factors you considered].'
Teste-toi 18 questions
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You are planning to buy a new phone. Write a short paragraph (around 50-70 characters) in Chinese about what factors you would "考量" (consider) before making a decision.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
购买新手机时，我会考量价格是否合理，功能是否符合需求，以及品牌口碑如何。 (When buying a new phone, I will consider if the price is reasonable, if the functions meet my needs, and what the brand's reputation is like.)
You need to choose a university. Write a short paragraph (around 50-70 characters) in Chinese explaining what aspects you would "考量" (weigh) when making your choice.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
选择大学时，我会考量学校的专业排名、地理位置以及学费。 (When choosing a university, I will weigh the school's major rankings, geographic location, and tuition fees.)
Your company is looking for a new office space. Write a short paragraph (around 50-70 characters) in Chinese describing what factors the company would "考量" (assess) when selecting a location.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
公司在选择新办公室时，会考量租金、交通便利性以及周边环境。 (When selecting a new office, the company will assess the rent, transportation convenience, and surrounding environment.)
根据这段话，为什么在做重要决定前需要仔细考量？ (According to this passage, why is it necessary to carefully consider before making important decisions?)
Read this passage:
在做任何重要决定之前，我们都需要仔细考量所有的可能性。 这包括分析潜在的风险和收益，并听取不同意见。 只有这样，才能做出最明智的选择。
根据这段话，为什么在做重要决定前需要仔细考量？ (According to this passage, why is it necessary to carefully consider before making important decisions?)
文章中明确提到了分析风险和收益、听取不同意见，最终是为了做出最明智的选择。
文章中明确提到了分析风险和收益、听取不同意见，最终是为了做出最明智的选择。
除了学历和工作经验，公司在招聘新员工时还会考量什么？ (Besides education and work experience, what else does the company consider when hiring new employees?)
Read this passage:
公司招聘新员工时，不仅考量应聘者的学历和工作经验，还会重点考量他们的团队合作能力和解决问题的能力。
除了学历和工作经验，公司在招聘新员工时还会考量什么？ (Besides education and work experience, what else does the company consider when hiring new employees?)
文章中明确指出，公司会重点考量应聘者的团队合作能力和解决问题的能力。
文章中明确指出，公司会重点考量应聘者的团队合作能力和解决问题的能力。
政府制定新政策时需要考量哪些长期影响？ (What long-term impacts does the government need to consider when formulating new policies?)
Read this passage:
政府在制定新政策时，需要全面考量其对经济、社会和环境的长期影响。 这是一个复杂的过程，需要广泛的公众参与和专家咨询。
政府制定新政策时需要考量哪些长期影响？ (What long-term impacts does the government need to consider when formulating new policies?)
文章中明确提到政府需要全面考量其对经济、社会和环境的长期影响。
文章中明确提到政府需要全面考量其对经济、社会和环境的长期影响。
The correct order emphasizes that 'we' (我们) 'repeatedly considered' (再三考量) before 'making this decision' (才做出这个决定).
This sentence correctly states that 'when formulating policies' (在制定政策时), 'the government' (政府) 'must consider' (必须考量) 'the interests of the public' (民众的利益).
The sentence structure highlights that 'he' (他) 'carefully considered' (仔细考量了) 'all options' (所有选项) 'before choosing' (然后才选择了) 'the best solution' (最佳方案).
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Basic Meaning
The core meaning of 考量 is to consider or weigh. Think of it as a more formal way to say 'think about' or 'take into account'.
Usage with Nouns
You often use 考量 with a noun or noun phrase after it. For example, '考量成本' (kǎo liáng chéng běn) means to consider the cost.
Common Collocations
Some common things to 考量 include: 后果 (hòu guǒ - consequences), 因素 (yīn sù - factors), 利弊 (lì bì - pros and cons).
Formal Contexts
考量 is more commonly used in formal or serious discussions, like business meetings, policy making, or important personal decisions. It sounds more professional than simply 想 (xiǎng - think).
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