Definition
眷顾 is a literary/formal verb meaning 'to take care of' or 'to show concern for'. It's often used in the passive sense of being favored by fate or heaven — e.g. 得到上帝的眷顾 ('to be blessed by God'). In everyday conversation it's less common, but you'll see it in written Chinese, news, and formal speeches.
v.
(formal) to care forto look after with affection(of fate or heaven) to blessto favor
Examples
- 眷顾。Gǎnxiè shàngtiān duì wǒ de juàn gù.Thank heaven for blessing me.
- 眷顾。Tā yìzhí mòmò juàn gù zhe liúlàng de xiǎo dòngwù.She has been quietly caring for stray animals.
- 眷顾,。Néng dédào nín de juàn gù, wǒ gǎndào fēicháng róngxìng.I feel greatly honored to receive your favor.
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