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    Expressing to consider (ongoing) with 考虑 (kǎolǜ)

    Actions & Events
    Aspect & Tense

    Structure

    Subject + 正在 + 考虑 + Object

    Explanation

    考虑 means "to consider" or "to think about." When paired with 正在, it emphasizes that the consideration is actively happening right now. This form highlights an ongoing mental process of weighing a decision.

    Examples

    • 她正在考虑去哪个城市发展。

      Tā zhèngzài kǎolǜ qù nǎge chéngshì fāzhǎn.

      She is considering which city to develop her career in.

    • 老板正在考虑这个提议。

      Lǎobǎn zhèngzài kǎolǜ zhège tíyì.

      The boss is considering this proposal.

    • 我正在考虑要不要报名参加比赛。

      Wǒ zhèngzài kǎolǜ yào bú yào bàomíng cānjiā bǐsài.

      I'm considering whether or not to sign up for the competition.

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