慰 (wèi) — (bound form) to console, to comfort

Definition

慰 is a bound form used in 慰问 (express sympathy/condolences) and 安慰 (comfort, soothe). It never stands alone — pair it with 问, 藉, or 安.

bound form

(bound form) to consoleto comfort

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Péng you de huà ràng wǒ gǎn dào hěn ān wèi.
My friend's words made me feel very comforted.
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Gōng sī pài dài biǎo qù wèi wèn shòu zāi de yuán gōng.
The company sent representatives to express sympathy to the affected employees.
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Yuè dú yīn yuè gěi le tā xīn líng shàng de wèi jiè.
Reading and music provided her with spiritual consolation.

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