无微不至: A Heartwarming Dialogue Between 小美 and 李老师 [Intermediate]

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李老师 explains the meaning and usage of the Chinese idiom '无微不至' to 小美 through vivid examples.

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小美: 李老师, today I saw a phrase in a storybook called '无微不至'. What does it mean?
李芳: 小美, this is a beautiful idiom. '无微不至' means to take care of someone very meticulously, considering even the smallest details.
小美: Oh, it sounds impressive! Can you give me an example?
李芳: Of course. For instance, when your mother takes care of you when you're sick, she checks your temperature, gives you medicine, cooks porridge, and gently pats you to sleep. This is '无微不至' care.
小美: I understand now, really! It's like when I had a cold, and mom stayed with me and even read me storybooks.
李芳: That's right, your mother was taking care of you '无微不至'. This idiom is often used to describe very attentive and thoughtful care and concern.
小美: Can I say that 李老师 is also '无微不至' to us? Because you always teach us very patiently.
李芳: Thank you, 小美. Teachers try their best to take good care of every student. Now, can you make a sentence using '无微不至'?
小美: Hmm... let me think. Ah, I've got one! Grandma takes care of the plants in her small garden '无微不至', watering and fertilizing them every day.
李芳: Excellent, 小美! You used it very well. '无微不至' can be used not only for people but also for attitudes towards things.
小美: 李老师, I thought of another one! My parents' care for me is '无微不至', which makes me feel very happy.
李芳: Very well said, 小美. You not only understood the meaning of this idiom but also can use it correctly. I'm proud of you!
小美: Thank you, 李老师! I will pay more attention in class from now on, and I want to learn to be '无微不至' to others too.
李芳: That's a wonderful idea. Remember, '无微不至' care can make people feel warm and happy.