Chinese
ānfǔ
Meaning: to placate; to soothe; to comfort
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

安撫
安
撫
安抚
安
抚

Example sentences

The mother gently soothed the crying baby.
醫護人員正在安撫病人的家屬。
医护人员正在安抚病人的家属。
The medical staff are comforting the patient's family members.
母親把哭泣的孩子攬在懷裡安撫。
母亲把哭泣的孩子揽在怀里安抚。
The mother pulled the crying child into her arms to comfort them.
面對突發狀況,護士仍然保持鎮靜,安撫了病人。
面对突发状况,护士仍然保持镇静,安抚了病人。
Facing an emergency, the nurse stayed calm and comforted the patient.

Usage Notes

Used when calming someone who is upset, angry, or anxious.

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