Definition
慰问 means to express sympathy and care to someone facing difficulty or hardship, often through a formal visit or message. It is more official than 安慰 (comforting someone personally) and broader than 问候 (just greeting). 慰劳 focuses on rewarding someone for their efforts, while 慰问 is about showing concern in times of trouble.
verb
to express sympathy and comfort (to those in difficulty)to convey solicitous greetings
Examples
- 慰问。Gōngsī lǐngdǎo jīngcháng wèi wèn yí xiàn gōngrén.Company leaders often visit frontline workers to express their concern.
- 慰问，。Shōu dào wèi wèn xìn hòu, tā fēicháng gǎndòng.After receiving the letter of sympathy, he was very moved.
- 。Hóngshízìhuì sòng lái wèi wèn jīn hé shēnghuó yòngpǐn.The Red Cross sent condolence money and daily necessities.
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