安抚

ān fǔ

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

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to infuriate

means to provoke or anger, opposite of placating

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(baby's) pacifier

pacifier for babies, using 安抚 in compound

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to comfort

both can mean to comfort someone

to settle (a dispute)

used when calming down a situation or anger

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

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

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母亲安抚了哭闹的孩子。

The mother pacified the crying child.

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(baby's) pacifier

(bound form) calm; peaceful

to comfort