慰 (15 strokes) is a top-and-bottom character: 尉 above and 心 (heart) below. On'yomi: い. Kun'yomi: なぐさめる, なぐさむ. Though it has many strokes, split it into two blocks and set the lower 心 wide and low to carry the weight above.

Meaning and Origin of 慰

慰 places 心 (heart) beneath 尉. 尉 depicts pressing cloth flat with a heated iron — "to press down, to smooth" — and with 心 added, it means to press down and calm a troubled heart: "to console, to comfort." On'yomi: い; kun'yomi: なぐさめる, なぐさむ.

Writing 慰 — Composition and Stroke Order

• See it as two tiers: 尉 on top, 心 below. With 15 strokes, dividing it into two blocks keeps the form from collapsing.
• Balance the upper 尉 left and right: 示 inside 尸 on the left, 寸 on the right. Keep the left slightly tight and add 寸 to hold the width in check.
• Set the lower 心 wide and low: spread it as a base, keeping the dots and curve evenly spaced to support the weight above.

Expression by Script Style

Kaisho (Regular Script)

Align the horizontal strokes of the upper 尉, and space the three dots and the curve of 心 evenly. Clear stops, hooks and sweeps keep it formal.

Gyosho (Semi-Cursive Script)

Connect the motion from top to bottom; a soft movement in the curve of 心 gives the calm expression the meaning calls for.

Sosho (Cursive Script)

Abbreviate the strokes boldly while keeping the flow of weight from top to bottom. As a character about calming the heart, let the tempo of the brush convey composure.

Summary

慰 is a 15-stroke, top-and-bottom character: 尉 above, 心 below. Setting 心 wide and low to carry the weight above yields a composed form true to its meaning — to quiet the heart.