Definition
爱抚 is a verb meaning 'to caress' or 'to show tender care'. It can refer to physical touching (e.g., stroking hair or cheek) or emotional nurturing (e.g., caring for someone's feelings). The word is more formal and literary than 抚摸 and often conveys a gentle, affectionate tone.
v.
(formal) to caressto stroke gently (physically)(formal) to show tender care forto nurture affectionately (emotionally)
Examples
- 爱抚。Māma qīngqīng de ài fǔ zhe háizi de tóufa.Mom gently caressed the child's hair.
- 爱抚。Tā yòng wēnróu de mùguāng ài fǔ zhe tā.He caressed her with a tender gaze.
- 爱抚。Nà wèi hùshi zǒngshì xìxīn de ài fǔ bìngrén de qíngxù.That nurse always carefully shows tender care for the patient's feelings.
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