体恤 (tǐ xù) — to show sympathetic understanding and care for one's difficulties; to be considerate and solicitous of
Definition
A formal verb meaning to empathize with someone's hardship and show consideration for them — typically used of leaders, institutions, or officials toward those under their care (e.g. 上司体恤下属).
verb
to show sympathetic understanding and care for one's difficultiesto be considerate and solicitous of
Examples
- 体恤。Lǐng dǎo yīng gāi tǐ xù xià shǔ de xīn kǔ.Leaders should empathize with their subordinates' hardships.
- 体恤。Zhèng fǔ bì xū tǐ xù zāi mín de shí jì kùn nan.The government must show concern for the actual difficulties of disaster victims.
- 体恤。Tā zǒng shì néng tǐ xù bié rén de chǔ jìng.She can always empathize with others' situations.
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