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HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • to draw towards oneself
  • to gather
  • to gather up (one's gown, sleeves etc)
  • to grab (money)
  • to extort
  • to hug
  • to embrace
  • to hold in one's arms

Definition

搂抱,用手臂围住。

to embrace, to hug, to hold in one's arms.

Usage

表示用手臂环抱某人或某物,常表达亲密、保护或取暖等情感。

Indicates encircling someone or something with one's arms, often expressing intimacy, protection, or warmth.

Examples

  • 1 妈妈把孩子在怀里,轻声安慰他。 (The mother hugged her child in her arms, comforting him softly.)
  • 2 久别重逢,他们紧紧在一起。 (After a long separation, they hugged each other tightly.)
  • 3 天冷时,她喜欢着热水袋睡觉。 (When it's cold, she likes to sleep with a hot water bottle hugged in her arms.)
  • 4 住朋友的肩膀,一起走向球场。 (He put his arm around his friend's shoulder, and they walked to the court together.)
  • 5 小女孩着洋娃娃,甜甜地睡着了。 (The little girl fell asleep sweetly, hugging her doll.)

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