抚慰 (fǔ wèi) — to comfort, to console, to soothe
Definition
A formal/literary verb meaning 'to comfort, soothe' an injured heart, grief, or emotions — written in tone rather than casual speech. It focuses on easing emotional pain, not everyday consolation like 安慰.
verb
to comfortto consoleto soothe
Examples
- 抚慰。Tā qīng qīng de fǔ wèi zhe kū qì de hái zi.She gently comforted the crying child.
- 抚慰。Péng you de huà fǔ wèi le wǒ shòu shāng de xīn.My friend's words soothed my wounded heart.
- 抚慰。Yīn yuè néng fǔ wèi rén de qíng xù.Music can console people's emotions.
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