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“reassurance” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyindìng xīn wán

Example

我先给你吃个定心丸,别担心。wǒ xiān gěi nǐ chī gè dìng xīn wán bié dān xīn

I'll give you some reassurance first, so don't worry.

Illustration for 定心丸 (reassurance)

How to say “reassurance” in Chinese

“Reassurance” in Chinese is 定心丸 (dìng xīn wán).

A promise, action, or sign that settles worried feelings and restores confidence.

Full entry for 定心丸: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 定心丸

听妈妈这样说,我心里像吃了颗定心丸。tīng mā mā zhè yàng shuō wǒ xīn lǐ xiàng chī le kē dìng xīn wán

When I heard my mother say that, it felt like I had been given reassurance.

Tips for using 定心丸

  • In conversation, it commonly describes reassurance offered before a decision or uncertain event, so it can refer to a statement, an action, or a concrete guarantee rather than only comforting words.

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