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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
兼顾jiāngùto attend simultaneously to two or more thingsHSK 7, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #16820, Very Hard
兼顾jiāngùto balance (career and family, family and education etc)HSK 7, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #16820, Very Hard
jiāngù(jian1gu4)jian gu T1
  1. 1to attend simultaneously to two or more things
  2. 2to balance (career and family, family and education etc)
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March 24, 2026

兼顾(兼顧)jiāngù(jian1gu4)

兼顾 (jiān gù) means to attend to or balance multiple aspects simultaneously, such as work and family. It is commonly used in contexts where individuals strive to manage competing responsibilities or interests effectively, highlighting the importance of harmony in various areas of life.

Strokes20Frequency#16820DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 兼顾 is particularly significant as many individuals strive to balance traditional family duties with modern career aspirations, reflecting the societal values of harmony and fulfillment in multiple life roles.

Memory tip

Think of 兼 (jiān) as 'joining' and 顾 (gù) as 'care' – together, they create the image of someone skillfully joining together different aspects of their life. Imagine a juggler who balances both a career and family life, achieving harmony.

Meanings of 兼顾

jiāngù(jian1gu4)
1to attend simultaneously to two or more things
2to balance (career and family, family and education etc)
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兼顾Simplified
兼顧Traditional
20Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

兼顾 (jiān gù) vs 照顾 (zhào gù): use 兼顾 when referring to balancing multiple responsibilities, while 照顾 focuses on caring for someone or something.

Usage Notes

This term is often used in discussions about work-life balance, so it's more common in informal contexts among adults. Be careful with the tones: 兼 (jiān) has a first tone, while 顾 (gù) has a fourth tone, which can easily be mixed up by learners.

HSK Study Tips

While 兼顾 is not on the official HSK lists, it can be related to themes in HSK Level 4 and 5 vocabulary about balance and responsibilities. Students should focus on practical expressions involving balance and duality to enhance their understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 兼顾 with similar terms like 兼容 (jiān róng, compatible), which means to be compatible rather than to balance. For example, saying '我需要兼容工作和家庭' is incorrect; the correct term is 兼顾.

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Component characters

兼jiāndouble
HSK 710 strokes丷
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顾gùto look after
HSK 610 strokes页
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How to say to attend simultaneously to two or more things in Chinese

“to attend simultaneously to two or more things” in Chinese is兼顾jiāngù

兼顾 (jiān gù) means to attend to or balance multiple aspects simultaneously, such as work and family. It is commonly used in contexts where individuals strive to manage competing responsibilities or interests effectively, highlighting the importance of harmony in various areas of life.

When to use 兼顾

This term is often used in discussions about work-life balance, so it's more common in informal contexts among adults. Be careful with the tones: 兼 (jiān) has a first tone, while 顾 (gù) has a fourth tone, which can easily be mixed up by learners.

兼顾 or something close to it

兼顾 (jiān gù) vs 照顾 (zhào gù): use 兼顾 when referring to balancing multiple responsibilities, while 照顾 focuses on caring for someone or something.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 兼顾 with similar terms like 兼容 (jiān róng, compatible), which means to be compatible rather than to balance. For example, saying '我需要兼容工作和家庭' is incorrect; the correct term is 兼顾.

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