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体谅

tǐ liàng
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

  1. 1. to empathize
  2. 2. to allow (for sth)
  3. 3. to show understanding
  4. 4. to appreciate

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Word relationships

Antonyms

1 item
责怪
zé guài

to blame

责怪 means to blame or reproach, the opposite of showing understanding.

Synonyms

2 items
谅解
liàng jiě

to understand

Used in similar contexts of forgiving or understanding, but 谅解 is more about excusing a fault.
体恤
tǐ xù

to empathize with; to show solicitude for

Similar meaning of showing consideration for others' difficulties.

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used in 互相体谅 (hùxiāng tǐliàng, mutual understanding) and 体谅别人 (tǐliàng biérén, to be understanding of others).

Common mistakes

Often confused with 原谅 (yuánliàng, forgive), but 体谅 emphasizes empathetic understanding rather than forgiveness for a specific mistake.

Example Sentences

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他很不舒服，你应该 体谅 他。
He is very uncomfortable, you should be understanding towards him.

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Child Words of 体谅

谅
liàng

to show understanding

体
tǐ

body