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Expressing 'to care for' with 关怀 (guānhuái)
Structure
Subject + 关怀 + Object
Explanation
The verb 关怀 (guānhuái) means 'to care for' or 'to show concern for,' conveying a deep, compassionate form of caring about others' well-being. It is more formal and emotionally weighty than the everyday word 关心, often appearing in literary or inspirational contexts. It can also function as a noun meaning 'care' or 'compassion,' as in 关怀的精神 (the spirit of caring).
Examples
老师对每一个学生都给予了深深的关怀。
lǎoshī duì měi yī ge xuéshēng dōu jǐyǔ le shēnshēn de guānhuái.
The teacher gave deep care to every student.
他一直关怀着山区的留守儿童。
tā yīzhí guānhuáizhe shānqū de liúshǒu értóng.
He has always cared for the left-behind children in the mountainous areas.
社会各界的关怀让灾区人民感到温暖。
shèhuì gèjiè de guānhuái ràng zāiqū rénmín gǎndào wēnnuǎn.
The care from all sectors of society makes the people in the disaster area feel warmth.