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怀里
huáilǐ
Description
“怀里”指人的胸前，两只手抱东西的那个地方。
"怀里" refers to the front of a person's chest, the place where both hands hold something.
妈妈常常把小孩子抱在怀里，让他觉得很安全。
Mothers often hold children in their 怀里 to make them feel safe.
Meanings
怀里huáilǐ
in one's arms; against one's chest
小猫睡在她的怀里。
The kitten sleeps in her arms.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
怀 (bosom/chest) + 里 (inside), literally 'inside the bosom'.
- Nuance
often used with 抱 (to hold) to describe embracing someone close.
In videos
“怀里的美国”
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