体贴 (tǐ tiē) — to be considerate of, to show thoughtful care for (someone's feelings or needs)
Definition
体贴 is a verb for actively sensing and catering to someone's feelings or needs. It is more personal and action-oriented than 周到 (which describes a plan or service as thorough) and warmer than 顾及 (which means simply taking something into account).
verb
to be considerate ofto show thoughtful care for (someone's feelings or needs)
Examples
- 体贴。Tā zǒng shì hěn tǐ tiē qī zi de gǎn shòu.He is always very considerate of his wife's feelings.
- ，体贴。Zuò wéi lǐng dǎo, nǐ yīng gāi tǐ tiē xià shǔ de kùn nan.As a leader, you should be considerate of the difficulties of your subordinates.
- 体贴，。Tā tè bié tǐ tiē lǎo rén, zǒng shì zhǔ dòng bāng máng.She is especially considerate of the elderly, always offering help.
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