Definition
告慰 is a formal verb meaning 'to comfort' or 'to console', typically used in written or solemn contexts — like reassuring someone after a loss or expressing condolences. The everyday word for 'comfort' is 安慰 (ānwèi); 告慰 carries a more respectful or official tone and is less common in casual speech.
v.
to comfortto console (formal, often in solemn or written contexts)
Examples
- 告慰。Tā de huàyǔ jídà de gào wèi le zàichǎng de měi yí gè rén.His words greatly comforted everyone present.
- 告慰。Zhè fēng jiāshū gào wèi le yuǎn zài yìxiāng de fùmǔ.This family letter comforted the parents far away in a foreign land.
- 告慰。Wǒmen yīnggāi yòng xíngdòng qù gào wèi shìzhě de jiāshǔ.We should use actions to console the family of the deceased.
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