慰藉 (wèijiè) refers to comfort or solace provided to someone in distress. It is often used in emotional contexts where one offers support to alleviate sadness or hardship, making it a common term in discussions about mental health or personal struggles.
HSK 5, 16 strokes, Hard
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May 27, 2026
慰藉wèijiè(wei4jie4)
慰藉 (wèijiè) refers to comfort or solace provided to someone in distress. It is often used in emotional contexts where one offers support to alleviate sadness or hardship, making it a common term in discussions about mental health or personal struggles.
Strokes16Frequency#—DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the act of offering comfort or solace is seen as a significant social responsibility. The concept of 慰藉 reflects the importance of community support during difficult times, which is deeply rooted in Confucian values of compassion.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person sitting on a couch, surrounded by soft pillows (慰) that gently cradle them, offering comfort (藉) during a difficult time. The pronunciation 'wèijiè' sounds like 'way to cheer,' reminding you of the support one seeks in challenging moments.
About 慰藉
慰藉Simplified
16Strokes
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2
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Quick Contrast
安慰 (ānwèi) - use 慰藉 for a more profound emotional support, while 安慰 is more casual or surface-level comfort.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a person sitting on a couch, surrounded by soft pillows (慰) that gently cradle them, offering comfort (藉) during a difficult time. The pronunciation 'wèijiè' sounds like 'way to cheer,' reminding you of the support one seeks in challenging moments.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 慰藉 with similar terms like 安慰 (ānwèi), which also means comfort but can be more casual. Note that 慰藉 is typically used in more formal or literary contexts, so be mindful of your audience when choosing to use it.
HSK Study Tips
At HSK Level 5, students should focus on understanding the emotional depth of words like 慰藉 and how they can be used in both spoken and written Chinese. Connect it with other emotional vocabulary you’ve learned, such as 悲伤 (bēishāng, sadness) or 快乐 (kuàilè, happiness).
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the act of offering comfort or solace is seen as a significant social responsibility. The concept of 慰藉 reflects the importance of community support during difficult times, which is deeply rooted in Confucian values of compassion.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes mix up 慰藉 with 安慰, leading to sentences like '我给他慰藉了' instead of '我给他安慰了', which is incorrect in casual contexts. Remember, use 慰藉 for more serious or literary contexts.
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Cultural Notes for 慰藉
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In Chinese culture, the act of offering comfort or solace is seen as a significant social responsibility. The concept of 慰藉 reflects the importance of community support during difficult times, which is deeply rooted in Confucian values of compassion.
Frequently Asked Questions about 慰藉
Yes, but it's more appropriate in formal situations or written contexts. In casual conversation, you might prefer 安慰.
Primarily, yes. It specifically refers to providing comfort for emotional distress, rather than physical discomfort.
You could say, '在困难的时候，朋友的慰藉让我感到温暖' (During difficult times, my friend's consolation made me feel warm).
