Definition
宽慰 means 'to comfort' or 'to console', but with a stronger emphasis on relieving worry or anxiety — the person being comforted feels a weight lifted. It is more formal and literary than the everyday word 安慰; you might use 宽慰 for deeper emotional reassurance rather than casual comfort.
v.
to comfortto console (such that one feels relieved and at ease)
Examples
- ，宽慰。Tīng dào zhège hǎo xiāoxi, tā zhōngyú gǎndào le yìxiē kuān wèi.After hearing this good news, he finally felt some relief.
- 宽慰。Tā de huà ràng wǒ hěn kuān wèi.Her words gave me great comfort.
- 宽慰。Wǒ xiě le yí fēng xìn qù kuān wèi tā.I wrote a letter to console him.
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