fu2 wai3撫慰抚慰
Jyutpingfu2 wai3
Yalefú wai
Definition
To comfort or console someone, helping them recover from distress or emotional upheaval.
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How it's used
Literary in tone, this term is rarely used in casual daily conversation. Most speakers prefer using colloquial expressions like 氹 or 安慰 when talking to friends or family. It carries a slightly formal or written quality, often appearing in news reports or literature when describing emotional support.
Examples
They are very sad, how do you want to comfort them?
This gift is meant to console their wounded heart.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual settings as it sounds overly dramatic or stiff. Use 安慰 for general comfort and 氹 when trying to cheer someone up or soothe a child.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
