偎 (wēi) — to cuddle (affectionately); to lean close to (physically)
Definition
Used for people or animals leaning in and snuggling against someone affectionately, with a warm, soft tone. Often appears as 偎在/着 or 偎+pronoun+verb.
verb
to cuddle (affectionately)to lean close to (physically)
Examples
- 偎。Xiǎo māo xǐ huan wēi zài zhǔ rén jiǎo biān.The kitten likes to cuddle at its owner's feet.
- 偎，。Tā wēi zài mǔ qīn huái lǐ, yì yán bù fā.He leaned close in his mother's arms, without saying a word.
- 偎。Liàn rén jǐn jǐn wēi zài yì qǐ kàn rì luò.The lovers cuddled tightly together watching the sunset.
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