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设身处地
Idiomshè shēn chǔ dì
Description
设身处地的意思是，你把自己放在别人的位置上，想象别人的感觉和想法。
The meaning of 设身处地 is to put yourself in someone else's position and imagine their feelings and thoughts.
我们要设身处地为别人想一想，这样才能更好地理解他们。
We need to 设身处地 think from others' perspective to better understand them.
Meanings
设身处地shè shēn chǔ dì
to put oneself in another's shoes
请你设身处地想想他的难处。
Please try to put yourself in his shoes and understand his difficulties.
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Notes
- Etymology
literally "place your body in another's situation"—imagine yourself in their position.
- Nuance
emphasizes actively imagining another's circumstances to show empathy or understanding.
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