English–Chinese
“attend to” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinshì hòu
Example
他被雇来侍候老板的起居。tā bèi gù lái shì hòu láo bǎn de qǐ jū
He was hired to attend to the boss's daily needs.
How to say “attend to” in Chinese
“Attend to” in Chinese is 侍候 (shì hòu).
A personal attendant stays close to someone, noticing needs and handling the routine details of daily life.
Example sentences with 侍候
管家整日守在主人身旁，随时为主人侍候。guǎn jiā zhěng rì shǒu zài zhǔ rén shēn páng suí shí wéi zhǔ rén shì hòu
The housekeeper stays by the master's side all day, ready to serve him at any time.
Tips for using 侍候
- This verb can sound old-fashioned in modern conversation and may suggest that one person serves a superior, rather than simply helping with everyday needs.