English–Chinese
“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.
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.
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.