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Definition
Thoughtful, considerate, or attentive, especially in providing thorough service.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the thoroughness and meticulous nature of care or service provided to someone. It implies that no detail has been overlooked and the person receiving the service feels fully taken care of. It is most commonly used in professional or hospitality contexts to praise the quality of attention received.
Examples
Their service is very thoughtful, they thought of everything for me.
Do you think the service at the restaurant is attentive enough?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a person's personality traits in general, as it is almost exclusively reserved for evaluating the quality of service or the way someone handles a specific task for others.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
