慰问

wèi wèn

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Rare

Definitions

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to congratulate

as conveying good wishes instead of sympathy

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to give one's respects

sending regards or greetings without necessarily implying sympathy

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to comfort

when expressing comfort or consolation

Often paired with 表示 or 致以: 表示慰问 (express sympathy), 致以慰问 (extend condolences).

慰问 is used to express sympathy for hardships, not for apologizing. Use 道歉 for apologies.

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我们向受灾群众表示慰问。

We expressed sympathy to the disaster victims.

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to ask; to inquire

to comfort