抚慰 (fǔ wèi) — to comfort, to console, to soothe

Definition

A formal/literary verb meaning 'to comfort, soothe' an injured heart, grief, or emotions — written in tone rather than casual speech. It focuses on easing emotional pain, not everyday consolation like 安慰.

verb
to comfortto consoleto soothe

Examples

  • 抚慰
    Tā qīng qīng de fǔ wèi zhe kū qì de hái zi.
    She gently comforted the crying child.
  • 抚慰
    Péng you de huà fǔ wèi le wǒ shòu shāng de xīn.
    My friend's words soothed my wounded heart.
  • 抚慰
    Yīn yuè néng fǔ wèi rén de qíng xù.
    Music can console people's emotions.

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