再考虑考虑
zài kǎolǜ kǎolü
Let us think it over · trad. 再考慮考慮
再考虑考虑 (zài kǎolǜ kǎolǜ) means "to think it over again" or "let's think it over." It is often used to politely delay a decision or express hesitation without giving a direct refusal.
What does 再考虑考虑 (zài kǎolǜ kǎolü) mean?
再考虑考虑 (zài kǎolǜ kǎolü) means “let us think it over” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “again consider consider.”
When to use it
Neutral and polite. Doubling the verb 考虑 (kǎolǜ) softens the request, making it a gentle way to say "not yet" or "I need more time" rather than a firm "no."
How to pronounce it
Sounds like "ZAI KOW-lyoo KOW-lyoo." The repetition of 考虑 often makes the second instance lighter, softening the phrase.
Other ways to say it
- 考虑一下kǎolǜ yīxiàthink about it a bit
- 再想想zài xiǎng xiangthink again (casual)
- 容我考虑考虑róng wǒ kǎolǜ kǎolüallow me to think it over (formal)
Examples
这个问题我们再考虑考虑吧。
zhè ge wèntí wǒmen zài kǎolǜ kǎolü ba.
Let's think this problem over again.
我需要时间再考虑考虑。
wǒ xūyào shíjiān zài kǎolǜ kǎolü.
I need time to think it over.
他们说会再考虑考虑我们的提议。
tāmen shuō huì zài kǎolǜ kǎolü wǒmen de tíyì.
They said they would reconsider our proposal.
Pro tip: Doubling a verb like 考虑 (kǎolǜ) often softens the tone, making the request or statement sound more gentle and less direct. Here, it implies a polite "not yet" rather than a definite "no."
Related phrases
价格可以谈 · The price is negotiable这是我们的底价 · This is our best price我们内部讨论一下 · We'll discuss it internally
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