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怀抱

huái bào
HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

  1. 1. to hug
  2. 2. to cherish
  3. 3. within the bosom (of the family)
  4. 4. to embrace (also fig. an ideal, aspiration etc)

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Word relationships

Synonyms

4 items
拥抱
yōng bào

to embrace

physical hugging
胸怀
xiōng huái

one's bosom (the seat of emotions)

cherish or harbor feelings
胸襟
xiōng jīn

lapel of jacket

embrace ideals or aspirations
怀有
huái yǒu

to have in one's person (feelings, talent etc)

harbor feelings or ideals

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Don't use 怀抱 for casual physical hugs; use 拥抱 instead. 怀抱 often implies emotional depth or ideals.

Formality

怀抱 is more formal and literary than 拥抱, often used in written language or poetic contexts.

Example Sentences

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他 怀抱 梦想来到大城市。
He came to the big city with dreams in his heart.

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Child Words of 怀抱

抱
bào

to carry (in one's arms)

怀
huái

bosom