抱
bào
Meaning
- to hold
- to hug
Definition
抱：用双臂围住（某人或某物），表示亲昵、保护或支持；也可引申为心里存有（某种想法、感情等）。
To hug or hold in one's arms; to embrace. Extended meaning: to hold (a thought, feeling, etc.).
Usage
可以表示物理上的拥抱动作，也可表示心理上持有某种态度或信念。常用于表达亲密关系、安慰、支持，或表示坚持某种观点。
Can refer to the physical action of hugging, as well as mentally holding an attitude or belief. Often used to express intimacy, comfort, support, or adherence to a viewpoint.
Examples
- 1 妈妈紧紧抱住孩子，安慰他不要害怕。 (The mother hugged the child tightly, comforting him not to be afraid.)
- 2 她抱着试试看的态度报名参加了比赛。 (She signed up for the competition with a give-it-a-try attitude.)
- 3 他们抱着必胜的信念走进了考场。 (They entered the exam hall with the belief that they would win.)
- 4 他抱着一个大箱子从楼下走上来。 (He came up the stairs carrying a big box.)
- 5 两个人激动地抱在一起，庆祝胜利。 (The two hugged each other excitedly, celebrating the victory.)
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