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抱住
bàozhù
Description
"抱住"就是用手臂把人或东西紧紧抱着，不让它跑掉或掉下来。
"抱住" means to hold a person or object tightly with your arms so it doesn't run away or fall down.
你可以抱住一个人，也可以抱住一棵树。
You can 抱住 a person or 抱住 a tree.
Meanings
抱住bàozhù
to hold tightly in one's arms; hug firmly
妈妈紧紧抱住了孩子。
Mother held the child tightly.
抱住bàozhù
to grab and hold onto something
他抱住大树，不肯放手。
He clung to the big tree, refusing to let go.
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Notes
- Etymology
抱 (to hug) + 住 (resultative complement meaning 'firmly, fixed in place').
- Nuance
住 stresses a successful, secure hold, unlike plain 抱 which just describes the action.
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