English–Chinese
“soothe” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinān fǔ
Example
她轻声安抚受惊的小猫。tā qīng shēng ān fǔ shòu jīng de xiǎo māo
She softly soothed the frightened kitten.
How to say “soothe” in Chinese
“Soothe” in Chinese is 安抚 (ān fǔ).
Move a frightened or agitated person or animal toward steadiness through reassuring words or gentle actions.
Example sentences with 安抚
医生试图安抚激动的病人。yī shēng shì tú ān fǔ jī dòng de bìng rén
The doctor tried to soothe the agitated patient.
Tips for using 安抚
- In news and official contexts, this verb often describes deliberate efforts to settle public worry after a tense event, so its tone can be more formal than everyday speech.