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体谅 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
体谅tǐliàngto empathizeHSK 7, v, rank #11259, Hard
体谅tǐliàngto allow (for something)HSK 7, v, rank #11259, Hard
体谅tǐliàngto show understandingHSK 7, v, rank #11259, Hard
体谅tǐliàngto appreciateHSK 7, v, rank #11259, Hard
tǐliàng(ti3liang4) T3
  1. 1to empathize
  2. 2to allow (for something)
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March 24, 2026
体谅(體諒)tǐliàng(ti3liang4)

体谅 (tǐliàng) means to empathize or to understand someone’s situation or feelings. It is commonly used in contexts where one person shows consideration for another's circumstances, such as in personal relationships or professional settings. The nuance implies a deep level of understanding, not just superficial sympathy.

Frequency#11259DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, showing 体谅 is highly valued, reflecting the importance of harmony and consideration in relationships. It is often emphasized in family and workplace dynamics, where understanding each other's circumstances is crucial for maintaining good relationships.

Memory Tip

Think of 体 (tǐ) as 'body' and 谅 (liàng) as 'to understand.' Imagine a body (体) bending down to listen closely to someone’s heart (谅), showing deep empathy towards their feelings and hardships.

Meanings of 体谅

tǐliàng(ti3liang4)
1to empathize
2to allow (for something)
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About 体谅

体谅Simplified
體諒Traditional
Strokes
Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#11259Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 体谅

Quick Contrast

理解 (lǐjiě) vs 体谅 (tǐliàng): Choose 体谅 when emphasizing deep empathy and consideration for someone's feelings, not just understanding their situation.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 体 (tǐ) as 'body' and 谅 (liàng) as 'to understand.' Imagine a body (体) bending down to listen closely to someone’s heart (谅), showing deep empathy towards their feelings and hardships.

Usage Notes

Avoid confusing 体谅 with similar words like 理解 (lǐjiě), which means to comprehend. 体谅 is more about emotional understanding, whereas 理解 is more cognitive. It is used in both formal and informal contexts, often in discussions about feelings or interpersonal relations.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 体谅 connects well with other advanced vocabulary about emotions and interpersonal relationships. Focus on its usage in sentences to express emotional support or understanding in various scenarios.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, showing 体谅 is highly valued, reflecting the importance of harmony and consideration in relationships. It is often emphasized in family and workplace dynamics, where understanding each other's circumstances is crucial for maintaining good relationships.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 体谅 when they mean to say 理解, leading to sentences like '我理解你的感受' (I empathize with your feelings) instead of '我体谅你的感受.' Correct usage would be to specify emotional connection with 体谅.

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Component Characters

body
7 strokes
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liàngto forgive
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Grammar Patterns of 体谅

体谅 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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但安东尼奥的母亲并不____.

The mother of Antonio was not sympathetic.

Example Sentences for 体谅 (4)

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但安东尼奥的母亲并不体谅.

dàn ān dōng ní ào de mǔ qīn bìng bù tǐ liàng.

The mother of Antonio was not sympathetic.
2
不过,他体谅地想,这不能算是她的错。

bù guò, , tā tǐ liàng dì, xiǎng , zhè bù néng suàn shì tā。

Still, he reflected charitably, it was hardly her fault.
3
他很累,所以我会体谅他。

tā hěn léi, , suǒ yǐ wǒ huì tǐ liàng。

He's tired so I'll make allowances for him.
4
你连个电话也不打,不够体谅人。

nǐ lián gè diàn huà yě bù dǎ, , bù gòu tǐ liàng。

It was inconsiderate of you not to call.

Cultural Notes for 体谅

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, showing 体谅 is highly valued, reflecting the importance of harmony and consideration in relationships. It is often emphasized in family and workplace dynamics, where understanding each other's circumstances is crucial for maintaining good relationships.

🌏Cross-cultural Insight

In Western cultures, the concept of empathy is often discussed in the context of emotional intelligence, whereas in Chinese culture, it is closely tied to social harmony and maintaining relationships.

Frequently Asked Questions about 体谅

You can say, '我希望你能体谅我的情况' (I hope you can empathize with my situation).