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慰wai3勞lou4

simp慰劳
wai3 lou4wèi láo

English

  1. to show appreciation (by kind words, small gifts etc)
  2. to comfort
  3. to reward soldiers, workers, underlings with entertainment or gifts

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 獎賞、鼓勵喺軍事或者工作上付出咗勞力、努力嘅下級

Examples

  • 過年過節時,他總是來慰勞。

    He always comes to show his appreciation during the New Year and holidays.

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  • 你哋加班趕貨,老闆請食宵夜慰勞吓你哋喎。

    Dedicated, you been working over time, so the boss is going to reward you with a late supper.

Sources: cc-cedict, rime-cantonese, words.hk

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