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Expressing 'to express sympathy' with 慰问 (wèiwèn)
Structure
Subject + 来 + 慰问 + Person
Explanation
The verb 慰问 (wèiwèn) means "to express sympathy and solicitude" or "to extend condolences," typically when visiting someone who is ill, injured, or going through difficulty. It carries a formal and caring tone, often used in contexts where a group visits someone to show concern. The verb takes a direct object indicating the person being consoled.
Examples
领导去医院慰问了受伤的工人。
lǐngdǎo qù yīyuàn wèiwèn le shòushāng de gōngrén.
The leaders went to the hospital to offer condolences to the injured workers.
我们应该去慰问一下生病的同事。
wǒmen yīnggāi qù wèiwèn yīxià shēngbìng de tóngshì.
We should go visit our sick colleague to show our concern.
志愿者们慰问了灾区的老人和孩子。
zhìyuànzhě men wèiwèn le zāiqū de lǎorén hé háizi.
The volunteers visited the elderly and children in the disaster area to offer comfort.