caring
/ˈkeərɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkerɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈker-iŋ/ (ame, mw)
caring — 形容詞
1. Someone who is caring shows warmth toward others by paying attention to how they
體貼的
對他人展現溫情與關懷的
Someone who is caring shows warmth toward others by paying attention to how they feel and offering help when it is needed.
Theo is a caring person who always visits his elderly neighbours on weekends.
Theo 是個體貼的人，週末總會去看望年長的鄰居。
caring + person (collocation for describing character)
The night-shift nurse was kind and caring toward every patient in the ward.
那位夜班護士對病房裡每位病人都很親切體貼。
caring toward [someone] (preposition pattern)
Aiko's caring attitude made her the perfect person to lead the student support group.
Aiko 體貼的態度使她成為帶領學生支持小組的絕佳人選。
Teachers who are caring create a safe place where children feel happy to learn.
體貼的老師能營造安全的環境，讓孩子樂於學習。
Ravi is gentle and caring with his younger sister, helping her with homework every evening.
Ravi 對妹妹溫柔體貼，每晚都會陪她做功課。
- kind
more general goodness of character; 'caring' adds the idea of active attention to others' needs
- compassionate
stronger, specifically about responding to suffering; 'caring' is broader and used in everyday contexts
- thoughtful
focuses on anticipating needs; 'caring' emphasizes ongoing emotional support
- warm
describes friendliness and approachability; 'caring' adds the dimension of active help
- uncaring
direct opposite — showing no concern for others
- cold
focuses on emotional distance and lack of warmth
- indifferent
emphasizes lack of interest or concern rather than hostility
文法句型
caring + noun
be + caring toward [someone]
be + caring with [someone]
用法筆記
Frequently paired with other positive character adjectives such as kind, gentle, and warm. The preposition toward introduces the recipient of the care (caring toward the elderly), while with suggests a relationship context (caring with children).