体贴

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 他是个细心体贴的人。▶ —
   He is a careful and considerate person.
2. 妻子生病时,他体贴入微。▶ —
   When his wife was ill, he cared for her with the utmost attention.

Collocations

Mnemonic

体 tǐ "body" + 贴 tiē "to stick close": "considerate, thoughtful". Putting oneself right beside another to sense their needs. 体贴入微 = caring down to the smallest detail. More than 关心 (concern), it stresses sensing and meeting another’s feelings. Similar to 周到 (thorough, attentive).

Related

Quick check

1. What does 体贴 mean?

   • to be considerate, sensing another’s feelings
   • to ignore others
   • to spy secretly
   • to command sternly