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考慮

简考虑 · 繁考慮

Mandarin · pinyin kǎo lǜ

to think over
to consider
consideration

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考: kǎo · examine, test; investigate
慮: Look up this written character
虑: lǜ · be concerned, worry about

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3–4 · kao3 lu:4

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haau2 leoi6

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verb

to consider; to think about; to take into consideration; to ponder; to think over
to plan; to intend

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