慰劳

wèi láo

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Rare

Definitions

1. to show appreciation (by kind words, small gifts etc)
2. to comfort

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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指责

zhǐ zé

to criticize

表示批评而非慰劳

Related words

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慰问

wèi wèn

to express sympathy, greetings, consolation etc

对困难群体或病人的关怀

犒劳

kào láo

to reward with food and drink

用食物、酒水等慰劳

Synonyms

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安慰

ān wèi

to comfort

侧重于言语上的安抚

Usage notes

Collocations

慰劳的对象通常是辛苦工作或付出的人，如“慰劳员工”“慰劳士兵”，而非一般意义上的安慰。

Example Sentences

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老板用水果慰劳加班的员工。

The boss rewarded the employees who worked overtime with fruit.

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Child Words of 慰劳

to toil