安抚

• Pinyin: ān fǔ
• Desglose de hanzi: 安 = peace; 抚 = 扌(hand) + 无 (phonetic), meaning to stroke

Significado

Consolar; calmar; apaciguar.

Describes calming someone who is upset, angry, or distressed. Can also refer to pacifying a larger group or situation. Implies gentle, reassuring action.

Ejemplos

1. 她轻声安抚着哭泣的孩子，直到他睡着。
2. 公司正在努力安抚那些被裁员的员工。
3. 医生的话安抚了病人焦虑的情绪。

Guía de uso

Contexto: emotional, professional

Tono: caring

Correcto

• 他试图安抚愤怒的顾客。(He tried to placate the angry customer.)
• 妈妈安抚着受惊的小狗。(Mom soothed the frightened puppy.)

Incorrecto

• 说'安抚这台机器' (Don't use 安抚 for inanimate objects — it's for sentient beings)

Origen e historia

安 (peace) + 抚 (to stroke/comfort). Together: to bring peace through comforting.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal