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March 24, 2026
权衡(權衡)quánhéng(quan2heng2)
权衡 refers to the process of weighing different factors or options to make a decision. It is commonly used in contexts where trade-offs are involved, such as evaluating pros and cons in decision-making or assessing various elements before concluding. This term conveys a sense of careful consideration and balance.
Frequency#16245DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese decision-making, especially in business or family matters, weighing options carefully is highly valued. The concept of 权衡 reflects a cultural emphasis on harmony and balance, where decisions are often made after thorough consideration.
Memory Tip
Imagine a scale (权) balancing two weights (衡). Picture yourself weighing the pros and cons of a decision, trying to keep everything in perfect balance. The 'quan' (权) represents authority or power, while 'heng' (衡) signifies weighing, helping you remember that you hold the power to weigh your choices.
Meanings of 权衡
quánhéng(quan2heng2)
1to weigh
2to consider
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About 权衡
权衡Simplified
權衡Traditional
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—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#16245Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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对比 (duìbǐ) - use 权衡 when emphasizing the careful consideration of trade-offs, while 对比 focuses more on the act of comparison itself.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a scale (权) balancing two weights (衡). Picture yourself weighing the pros and cons of a decision, trying to keep everything in perfect balance. The 'quan' (权) represents authority or power, while 'heng' (衡) signifies weighing, helping you remember that you hold the power to weigh your choices.
Usage Notes
权衡 is often used in formal contexts, such as business or policy discussions. Learners should avoid confusing it with similar terms like '比较' (compare), which lacks the nuance of weighing options. Remember to use it in contexts requiring careful consideration and balance.
HSK Study Tips
As a level 6 word, 权衡 connects to other abstract concepts and decision-making vocabulary, such as '选择' (choose) and '判断' (judge). Students should focus on using it correctly in sentences that involve evaluating multiple factors.
Cultural Note
In Chinese decision-making, especially in business or family matters, weighing options carefully is highly valued. The concept of 权衡 reflects a cultural emphasis on harmony and balance, where decisions are often made after thorough consideration.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misuse 权衡 by using it in contexts where simple consideration is sufficient, such as '我会权衡我的意见' (I will weigh my opinion). This should be corrected to '我会考虑我的意见' (I will consider my opinion).
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Cultural Notes for 权衡
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In Chinese decision-making, especially in business or family matters, weighing options carefully is highly valued. The concept of 权衡 reflects a cultural emphasis on harmony and balance, where decisions are often made after thorough consideration.
Frequently Asked Questions about 权衡
You can say, '在做这个决定之前，我们需要权衡各方面的利弊。' (Before making this decision, we need to weigh the pros and cons.)
No, 权衡 is primarily used in formal contexts, such as business or academic discussions.
Not exactly; 权衡 specifically implies weighing options, while words like '考虑' (consider) are broader and do not emphasize balance.
