Chinese phrase
我考虑一下 wǒ kǎo lǜ yí xià
Meaning
Let me think about it
When to use it
This asks for time to think before giving an answer. It is a polite, noncommittal reply to a request or suggestion.
Example dialogue
明天晚上一起去看电影吗？ míng tiān wǎn shàng yì qǐ qù kàn diàn yǐng ma
Would you like to go to the movies with me tomorrow night?
我考虑一下，明天再告诉你。 wǒ kǎo lǜ yí xià míng tiān zài gào sù nǐ
Let me think about it. I'll tell you tomorrow.