周到

zhōudào

thoughtful

HSK 6

Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"周到" describes someone or something that is thoughtful, thorough, and attentive to details. It often refers to considerate care or meticulous planning.

Common Contexts

It is frequently used to praise service quality, personal care, or careful consideration in problem-solving.

Collocations

  • 周到 (thoughtful service): used when describing attentive and comprehensive service.
  • 周到照顾 (considerate care): used for caring actions that cover all needs.
  • 周到考虑 (thorough consideration): used when someone thinks carefully about all aspects.

Nuances

Using "周到" implies a positive evaluation of attentiveness and completeness. It is more formal and polite than simply saying "" (careful). Avoid confusing it with "周到" as a time-related word; here it strictly means thoroughness and thoughtfulness.

Example Sentences

她对客人的照顾非常周到。

Tā duì kèrén de zhàogù fēicháng zhōudào.

She is very thoughtful in taking care of the guests.

这家酒店的服务周到,让人感觉很舒服。

Zhè jiā jiǔdiàn de fúwù zhōudào, ràng rén gǎnjué hěn shūfu.

The service at this hotel is thoughtful, making people feel very

他考虑问题很周到,总能预见潜在的困难。

Tā kǎolǜ wèntí hěn zhōudào, zǒng néng yùjiàn qiánzài de kùnnán.

He thinks about problems very thoroughly and can always foresee potential