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迎合 (yínghé) vs 迎接 (yíngjiē) — use 迎合 when focusing on pandering to desires, while 迎接 emphasizes welcoming or receiving someone.
Be cautious with the tone when using 迎合, as it can carry a negative connotation of insincerity. It is often used in informal discussions about relationships or business practices. Common collocations include 迎合市场 (catering to the market) or 迎合观众 (catering to the audience).
This word may not be on the HSK list, but it connects to other HSK vocabulary related to social interactions and personal expression. Focus on understanding the implications of insincerity when using this term in conversation.
Learners often confuse 迎合 with 迎接 (to welcome), using it incorrectly in contexts where genuine warmth is intended. For example, saying '我会迎合你' (I will welcome you) should be corrected to '我会迎接你' for genuine welcoming.
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How to say to cater to in Chinese
“to cater to” in Chinese is迎合
迎合 (yíng hé) means to cater to someone's needs or desires, often with a connotation of insincerity or pandering. This term is commonly used in contexts where someone adjusts their actions or opinions merely to please others, rather than expressing their true thoughts or feelings.
When to use 迎合
Be cautious with the tone when using 迎合, as it can carry a negative connotation of insincerity. It is often used in informal discussions about relationships or business practices. Common collocations include 迎合市场 (catering to the market) or 迎合观众 (catering to the audience).
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迎合 (yínghé) vs 迎接 (yíngjiē) — use 迎合 when focusing on pandering to desires, while 迎接 emphasizes welcoming or receiving someone.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 迎合 with 迎接 (to welcome), using it incorrectly in contexts where genuine warmth is intended. For example, saying '我会迎合你' (I will welcome you) should be corrected to '我会迎接你' for genuine welcoming.
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While it often implies insincerity, 迎合 can sometimes be neutral, depending on the context. It's important to assess the situation.
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