安抚

ān fǔ

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. to placate
2. to pacify
3. to appease

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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激怒

jī nù

to infuriate

means to provoke or anger, opposite of placating

Related words

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安抚奶嘴

ān fǔ nǎi zuǐ

(baby's) pacifier

pacifier for babies, using 安抚 in compound

Synonyms

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安慰

ān wèi

to comfort

both can mean to comfort someone

平息

píng xī

to settle (a dispute)

used when calming down a situation or anger

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with 情绪 (emotions), 人心 (people's hearts), or 民众 (the populace).

Formality

Slightly formal; more common in written or official contexts than casual speech.

Example Sentences

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母亲安抚了哭闹的孩子。

The mother pacified the crying child.

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Words Containing 安抚