(láo) — (bound form) to encourage, to console

Definition

Bound form (láo) meaning 'to comfort, console, reward with kindness.' Always pairs with 慰 (as 慰劳), never used alone, and conveys rewarding effort with gifts, meals, or kind words.

bound form
(bound form) to encourageto console

Examples

  • Gōng sī zhǔn bèi le yí dùn dà cān wèi láo jiā bān jiā diǎn de yuán gōng.
    The company prepared a big meal to console the employees working overtime.
  • Tā men dài zhe lǐ wù qù láo jūn, biǎo dá duì zhàn shì men de jìng yì.
    They brought gifts to cheer the troops, expressing respect for the soldiers.
  • Lǐng dǎo yòng zhè cì jù cān wèi láo le quán tǐ tóng shì.
    The leader used this dinner party to console all colleagues.

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