The Chinese word "抚慰" (fǔwèi) is a compound verb meaning "to comfort" or "to console," formed through the combination of two semantically similar characters: "抚" (fǔ), which means to stroke, pacify, or soothe, often implying a physical or gentle action, and "慰" (wèi), which means to console, reassure, or bring solace, focusing on the psychological or emotional aspect. Together, they create a harmonious binome (a two-character word) where each character reinforces and nuances the other, resulting in a term that comprehensively denotes the act of providing both tangible and intangible comfort to alleviate distress or sorrow. This formation follows a common pattern in Chinese where synonyms are paired to express a single, enriched concept.