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The word "贴心" is formed through a vivid conceptual metaphor. It combines the character for "to stick close" (贴) with the character for "heart" (心) to create a single, powerful image. This imagery suggests a quality or action that is so considerate, attentive, and understanding that it figuratively "sticks to the heart" of another person, implying an intimate closeness of care and thoughtfulness that feels as near as one's own heartbeat. The meaning is not merely the sum of its parts, but the evocative picture they paint together.

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我的妈妈很贴心

Wǒ de māma hěn tiēxīn.

My mother is very considerate.

她做了件贴心的事。

Tā zuò le jiàn tiēxīn de shì.

She did a thoughtful thing.

朋友贴心的问候让我感动。

Péngyou tiēxīn de wènhòu ràng wǒ gǎndòng.

My friend's considerate greeting moved me.

这家酒店的服务员特别贴心

Zhè jiā jiǔdiàn de fúwùyuán tèbié tiēxīn.

The waiters at this hotel are especially considerate.

他总是能做出贴心的安排,让大家都很舒服。

Tā zǒng shì néng zuò chū tiēxīn de ānpái, ràng dàjiā dōu hěn shūfu.

He always makes thoughtful arrangements that make everyone comfortable.

Word Definition - 贴心

tiē xīn intimate; close; considerate

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