Definition
着想 (zhuó xiǎng) means 'to consider (others' needs or interests)' and is almost always used in the pattern 为...着想 (wèi...zhuó xiǎng). Unlike 考虑 (kǎo lǜ), which is a general 'think over, consider', 着想 specifically focuses on altruistic concern for someone else's benefit. 设想 (shè xiǎng) can overlap in the 为...设想 pattern but more often means 'to imagine, envisage'.
verb
to consider (others' needs or interests)
Examples
- 着想。Tā zǒng shì wèi biérén zhuó xiǎng.He always considers others.
- 着想。Fùmǔ yīnggāi duō wèi háizi zhuó xiǎng.Parents should think more about their children's needs.
- 着想。Nǐ zuò juédìng shí yào wèi dàjiā zhuó xiǎng.When making decisions, you should consider everyone's interests.
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