lài

archaic
literary

Meaning of

徕 means to console; to comfort; to reward with food and drink (esp. to those who have labored or traveled from afar). Pronounced lài.

  • to console; to comfort; to reward with food and drink (esp. to those who have labored or traveled from afar)

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Definitions & Examples

shí
cháng
jiǔ
shí
láo
lài
yuǎn
rén
 

In ancient times, food and drink were often used to comfort travelers from afar.

lài
bǎi
xìng
 
shǐ使
zhī
ān
 

He comforted the people, enabling them to live and work in peace.

Xīn
guān
dào
rèn
 
láo
lài
liáo
shǔ
 

Upon assuming office, the new official consoled and encouraged his subordinates.