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體貼入微

简体贴入微 · 繁體貼入微

Mandarin · pinyin tǐ tiē rù wēi

to show every possible consideration (idiom); meticulous care

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體: tǐ · body; group, class, body, unit
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入: rù · enter, come in(to), join
微: wēi · small, prefix micro-, trifling
体: tǐ · body; group, class, body, unit; inferior
贴: tiē · paste to, stick on; attached to

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3–1–4–1 · ti3 tie1 ru4 wei1

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(idiomatic) to be extremely considerate towards someone; to be very considerate and thoughtful; to look after with meticulous care

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