This is the 6658th most frequent Chinese word.
权衡
To weigh or balance options.
In this sentence, 权衡 is used as a verb meaning 'to weigh or evaluate', emphasizing analyzing options.
在做决定时，我们必须权衡利弊。
When making a decision, we must weigh the pros and cons.
Here, 权衡 suggests the act of balancing or comparing two aspects in decision-making.
他常常在工作的压力和家庭的责任之间权衡。
He frequently weighs the pressure of work against the responsibilities of family.
权衡 is applied to describe a thorough consideration between effectiveness and expense.