Chinese word

周到

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhōu dào

Meaning

  • adjectiveconsiderate

Example

他对客人非常周到。tā duì kè rén fēi cháng zhōu dào

He is very considerate of his guests.

Illustration for 周到 (considerate)

More examples

他安排会议非常周到。tā ān pái huì yì fēi cháng zhōu dào

He planned the meeting very carefully.

Core concept

A wide circle of attention that notices small needs and leaves no important part unattended.

Common phrases

  • 服务周到fú wù zhōu dào

    considerate service

  • 接待周到jiē dài zhōu dào

    thoughtful hosting

  • 准备周到zhǔn bèi zhōu dào

    careful preparation

Similar words

体贴tǐ tiē: Showing gentle care for someone's feelings, comfort, and personal needs.
细心xì xīn: Paying close attention to small details and acting carefully to avoid mistakes.
细致xì zhì: Handling things in a detailed and careful way, without leaving rough or unfinished parts.
周全zhōu quán: Making complete plans that consider the whole situation and leave no important need unmet.

Definition in Chinese

照顾到各方面的需要和细节，考虑周全，办事不遗漏。zhào gù dào gè fāng miàn de xū yào hé xì jié kǎo lǜ zhōu quán bàn shì bù yí lòu

Word origin

周 (zhōu, "around") + 到 (dào, "reach") turns thorough care into a spatial image: it goes around the situation and reaches every place where attention is needed.

Usage tips

  • A speaker may use this word for a host's welcome, a hotel's service, or an event plan, showing that it evaluates the whole experience rather than one isolated action.

Other meanings

  • attentiveadjective
  • carefuladjective

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