体谅

tǐliàng

to empathize

HSK 7

Character Breakdown

Understanding 体谅

The verb 体谅 (tǐliàng) means to empathize or to be considerate of someone else's situation or feelings. It combines (body) and (to forgive or excuse), implying a deep understanding that leads to tolerance or kindness.

Usage in Conversation

Speakers use 体谅 when asking others to understand their difficulties or when showing sympathy towards others' challenges. It often appears in contexts involving interpersonal relationships, such as family, work, or friendships.

Common Collocations

  • 体谅别人 (tǐliàng biérén): to empathize with others
  • 体谅困难 (tǐliàng kùnnan): to understand difficulties
  • 体谅对方 (tǐliàng duìfāng): to be considerate of the other party

These collocations emphasize the act of understanding and accommodating others' feelings or situations.

Nuance and Register

体谅 carries a polite and empathetic tone, often used to soften requests or express kindness. It is more formal and thoughtful than simply saying 理解 (to understand). Avoid confusing it with 谅解, which focuses more on forgiveness rather than empathy.

Example Sentences

请你体谅我的难处,我真的尽力了。

Qǐng nǐ tǐliàng wǒ de nánchù, wǒ zhēn de jìnlì le.

Please empathize with my difficulties; I really tried my best.

他很体谅同事的工作压力,经常帮忙分担任务。

Tā hěn tǐliàng tóngshì de gōngzuò yālì, jīngcháng bāngmáng fēndān rènwu.

He is very understanding of his colleagues' work pressure and often helps

在家庭生活中,夫妻双方都需要体谅对方的感受。

Zài jiātíng shēnghuó zhōng, fūqī shuāngfāng dōu xūyào tǐliàng duìfāng de

In family life, both husband and wife need to empathize with each other's