偎依 (wēi yī) — to snuggle up to; to lean close to
Definition
A literary, affectionate verb meaning to snuggle or nestle close to someone — often a child with a parent, a couple, or a pet. It describes a gentle, tender leaning-in rather than an active hug.
verb
to snuggle up toto lean close to
Examples
- 偎依。Xiǎo nǚ hái jǐn jǐn dì wēi yī zài mā ma huái lǐ.The little girl snuggled up tightly in her mother's arms.
- ，偎依。Tā men liǎ zuò zài cháng yǐ shàng, bǐ cǐ wēi yī zhe.The two of them sat on the bench, leaning close to each other.
- 偎依，。Xiǎo māo wēi yī zài wǒ de jiǎo biān, bù kěn lí kāi.The kitten snuggled up at my feet, unwilling to leave.
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