to caress; to fondle; to look after (tenderly); affectionate care

to stroke lightly; to caress

inspector-general of province in Ming and Qing times

to comfort; to console; to stroke; to caress; an old term for province or provincial governor

to calm; to appease; to quieten

to enlist enemy or rebel soldiers by offering amnesty; to bring to negotiated surrender

see 新撫區|新抚区[Xin1 fu3 Qu1]

governor general 總督|总督[zong3 du1] and inspector general 巡撫|巡抚[xun2 fu3]