体贴

體貼

tǐtiē

adjective HSK 7-9 #5,785

Meanings

1 considerate
2 thoughtful
3 attentive

Characters

body; to experience

to stick close; intimate

Examples

他是一个很体贴的丈夫。

Tā shì yīgè hěn tǐtiē de zhàngfu.

He is a very considerate husband.

她总是体贴地照顾家人。

Tā zǒngshì tǐtiē de zhàogù jiārén.

She always thoughtfully takes care of her family.

Tips

memory

体 (body/experience) + 贴 (close/intimate) = being close enough to someone to feel what they feel, i.e., being considerate.

Stroke Order

体 tǐ

贴 tiē