慇 (yīn) - Solicitous — describes deep care, concern, and attentiveness & earnest and thorough in showing kindness.

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yīn ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

懿嘤

慇 · yīn

Solicitous — describes deep care, concern, and attentiveness;

earnest and thorough in showing kindness.

Solicitous — describes deep care, concern, and attentivenessearnest and thorough in showing kindness.

Usage highlights

Solicitous and attentiveEarnest concernSolicitous inquirySolicitous careSolicitous hospitalityDeeply concerned

Synonyms

  • 殷— same pronunciation and meaning; 殷 is the standard simplified form
  • 殷勤— solicitous; attentive
  • 恳切— earnest; sincere

Antonyms

  • 冷漠— indifferent; apathetic
  • 敷衍— perfunctory; cursory

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He showed solicitous concern for her health (慇勤的关心).
  • The host was very attentive to the guests (慇勤待客).
  • She expressed earnest gratitude (慇切的感谢).

Collocations

  • Solicitous and attentive(慇勤)
  • Earnest concern(慇切)
  • Solicitous inquiry(慇慇垂询)
  • Solicitous care(慇慇照料)
  • Solicitous hospitality(慇勤款待)
  • Deeply concerned(慇慇关切)

Idioms

  • Extremely earnest and sincere(情意慇慇)
  • Attentive and considerate(慇勤周到)
  • Solicitous inquiry and thoughtful care(慇慇垂问，慇慇关怀)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Derived from classical Chinese, conveying deep emotional investment and refined interpersonal care.
  • Often used in formal or literary contexts to describe profound kindness beyond superficial politeness.
  • Reflects traditional values of earnestness and thorough consideration in relationships.

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