Definition
体贴 (tǐ tiē) means to be considerate of someone's feelings or needs, focusing on thoughtful, attentive actions. Unlike 周到 (zhōu dào, adjective 'thorough in service') or 关爱/关怀 (guān ài/guān huái, 'to care for with affection'), which emphasize service or emotional concern, 体贴 is about specific considerate acts. 顾及 (gù jí) is broader, meaning 'to take into account' multiple factors.
verb
to be considerate ofto show thoughtful care for (someone's feelings or needs)
Examples
- 体贴。Tā zǒngshì hěn tǐ tiē qīzi de gǎnshòu.He is always very considerate of his wife's feelings.
- ，体贴。Zuòwéi lǐngdǎo, nǐ yīnggāi tǐ tiē xiàshǔ de kùnnán.As a leader, you should be considerate of the difficulties of your subordinates.
- 体贴，。Tā tèbié tǐ tiē lǎorén, zǒngshì zhǔdòng bāngmáng.She is especially considerate of the elderly, always offering help.
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