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怀
huái
Description
"怀"可以指人的胸前，妈妈常把小孩抱在怀里。
"怀" can refer to the front of a person's chest; mothers often hold children in their 怀.
它也表示心里想着或有某种感情，比如"怀念"过去的事。
It also means to think of or have certain feelings in the heart, such as "怀念" (to miss) past events.
Meanings
怀huái
bosom; chest; one's arms
妈妈把孩子抱在怀里。
Mother held the child in her arms.
怀huái
to keep in mind; to cherish (feelings)
他心里怀着一个梦想。
He harbors a dream in his heart.
怀huái
to be pregnant; to conceive
她怀了一个孩子。
She is pregnant with a child.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally depicted holding something to the chest, extending to 'keep in mind'.
- Nuance
often bound in compounds like 怀念, 怀疑; standalone use is more literary.
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