haau2 leoi6考慮考虑

Jyutpinghaau2 leoi6

Yaleháau leuih

動詞Very common

Definition

To consider or think through carefully, especially before making a decision.

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How it's used

While this term is used in both formal and informal contexts, native speakers often prefer the more colloquial 諗吓 or 諗清楚 when discussing everyday decisions. It carries a slightly more serious or deliberate weight than 諗, implying a structured process of weighing pros and cons rather than a fleeting thought.

Examples

nei5你haau2考leoi6慮cing1清co2楚mei6未aa4呀？

Have you considered it clearly yet?

Related words

synonymnam2諗nám

Common phrases

jing2認zan1真haau2考leoi6慮

to consider seriously

haau2考leoi6慮cing1清co2楚

to consider thoroughly

Common mistake

Learners often overuse this in casual speech where a simple 諗 would sound more natural. Using it for trivial matters, such as deciding what to eat for lunch, can make you sound overly formal or stiff.