慮 (lǜ) - To consider, think over, ponder & anxiety, worry

慮Tone 4

lǜ ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

林伦

慮 · lǜ

To consider, think over, ponder;

anxiety, worry;

concern;

thought.

To consider, think over, ponderanxiety, worryconcern

Usage highlights

To considerTo worryDeep considerationWithout worryAnxious thoughtsCareful planning

Synonyms

  • 思— to think, consider
  • 想— to think, suppose
  • 忧— to worry, be concerned
  • 顾— to consider, take into account

Antonyms

  • 莽— rash, reckless
  • 急— hasty, impatient
  • 忘— to forget, disregard

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I need to consider this carefully (仔细考虑).
  • He is always worrying about the future (担忧未来).
  • This is a matter that requires deep thought (深思熟虑).
  • She has no concerns about the outcome (无忧无虑).

Collocations

  • To consider(考虑)
  • To worry(忧虑)
  • Deep consideration(深思熟虑)
  • Without worry(无忧无虑)
  • Anxious thoughts(思虑)
  • Careful planning(谋虑)

Idioms

  • Think deeply and plan carefully(深思熟虑)
  • Worry about the nation and the people(忧国忧民)
  • Free from worries and cares(无忧无虑)
  • Consider everything carefully(千虑一得)
  • The worry of a thousand years(千虑一失)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Confucian thought, proper consideration and reflection are essential virtues for moral cultivation.
  • The character appears in many classical texts emphasizing the importance of careful thought before action.
  • Traditional Chinese medicine associates excessive worry/overthinking with spleen and stomach imbalances.

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