Definition
拥抱 (yōngbào) is a formal, affectionate verb for 'to hug, to embrace', often used in written or emotional contexts. It is more deliberate and warm than 抱 (bào), which is the everyday word for a simple hug or holding something, and less literary than 怀抱 (huáibào), which can also be a noun meaning 'bosom'.
verb
to hugto embrace
Examples
- 拥抱。Tā gěi le māma yí gè wēnnuǎn de yōng bào.She gave her mom a warm hug.
- ，拥抱。Péngyou jiànmiàn shí, hùxiāng yōng bào le yíxià.When friends met, they hugged each other for a moment.
- 拥抱。Wǒmen yào xuéhuì yōng bào biànhuà.We need to learn to embrace change.
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