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爱抚 (ài fǔ) — (formal) to caress, to stroke gently (physically); (formal) to show tender care for, to nurture affectionately (emotionally)

Definition

Formal verb meaning 'to caress or show tender care' — covers both physical stroking and emotional nurturing. Written/literary in tone; everyday speech prefers simpler verbs like 摸.

verb
(formal) to caressto stroke gently (physically)(formal) to show tender care forto nurture affectionately (emotionally)

Examples

  • 爱抚。
    Mā ma qīng qīng de ài fǔ zhe hái zi de tóu fa.
    Mom gently caressed the child's hair.
  • 爱抚。
    Tā yòng wēn róu de mù guāng ài fǔ zhe tā.
    He caressed her with a tender gaze.
  • 爱抚。
    Nà wèi hù shi zǒng shì xì xīn de ài fǔ bìng rén de qíng xù.
    That nurse always carefully shows tender care for the patient's feelings.
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Emotions & Feelings

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