Definition
体谅 (tǐliàng) means to show understanding and consideration for someone's feelings or difficulties — it's about empathy and being considerate. 谅解 (liàngjiě) is a near-synonym but leans more toward understanding and forgiving a mistake or fault, often after a conflict. Use 体谅 when you want to express thoughtfulness toward someone's situation, and 谅解 when you are forgiving or excusing.
verb
to show understanding and consideration for (someone's feelings or difficulties)
Examples
- 体谅。Nǐ yīnggāi duō tǐ liàng yíxià tā de gǎnshòu.You should be more considerate of his feelings.
- 体谅。Péngyou zhījiān yīngdāng hùxiāng tǐ liàng.Friends should understand each other.
- 体谅。Lǐngdǎo méiyǒu tǐ liàng wǒmen de kùnnán.The leader didn't show understanding for our difficulties.
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