hang4 loeng6恆量恒量

Jyutpinghang4 loeng6

Yalehàhng leuhng

Definition

To assess and weigh options, or a constant value in mathematics and physics.

to weigh; to assess; to measure
technicalconstant; a quantity that does not change

neutraldaily actionswork

How it's used

Often used in formal or professional contexts to describe the act of carefully evaluating options or consequences. It carries a sense of deliberation and balance, similar to weighing items on a scale. While it can mean a constant in mathematics, its most common spoken use is as a verb for critical thinking or decision making.

Examples

le1呢gin2件si6事dim2點joeng2樣hang4恆loeng6量sin1先zeoi3最gung1公ping4平？

How should we weigh this matter to be the most fair?

Common phrases

hang4恆loeng6量fung1風him2險

assess risk

hang4恆loeng6量lei6利bai6弊

weigh the pros and cons

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 衡量, which is the much more common way to write this verb in both Cantonese and Mandarin. 恆量 is technically a variant or specific spelling for the mathematical term, and using it for the verb form may be seen as a misspelling by many native speakers.