adjective HSK 5
thoughtful · considerate · thorough · meticulous
Meaning
周到 describes someone or something that is thoughtful, considerate, and attentive to details. It emphasizes being comprehensive and leaving nothing out, whether in planning, service, or care for others. The word conveys a sense of thoroughness combined with consideration.
Usage
Commonly used to praise service quality, hospitality, or someone's careful planning. Often appears in formal or polite contexts when describing customer service, event organization, or someone's thoughtful behavior. Frequently paired with 服务 (service) or 考虑 (consideration).
Examples
- 01这家酒店的服务非常周到，让客人感到很舒适。, .This hotel's service is very thoughtful, making guests feel very comfortable.
- 02她把会议的每个细节都考虑得很周到。.She considered every detail of the meeting very thoroughly.
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Common collocations
- 服务周到thoughtful service
- 考虑周到thoughtful consideration
- 安排周到thorough arrangements
- 照顾周到thorough care
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Origin
周 originally meant 'complete' or 'surrounding on all sides,' while 到 means 'to reach' or 'to arrive at.' Together they convey the sense of reaching completeness or covering all aspects thoroughly.