粵

斟zam1酌zoek3

zam1 zoek3zhen1zhuo2zhēn zhuó

English

  1. to consider
  2. (verb) Weigh up
  3. to deliberate
  4. to fill up a cup to the brim
  5. to consider; to deliberate; to think over

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 反覆考慮某件事係咪恰當

Examples

  • 我想花点时间斟酌斟酌再作决定。

    I'd like some time to consider before I make a decision.

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  • 呢個項目仲有可以斟酌嘅地方。

    There are still places worth further consideration in this project.

Sources: cc-canto, cc-cedict, rime-cantonese, words.hk

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