偎 (wēi) - To snuggle up to & to lean close to

偎Tone 1

wēi ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

偎 · wēi

To snuggle up to;

to lean close to;

to nestle against;

to be intimate with.

To snuggle up toto lean close toto nestle against

Usage highlights

Snuggle up toLean closeNestle in the armsIntimate embraceHuddle together for warmthSnuggle close

Synonyms

  • 依— to rely on; to depend on
  • 靠— to lean against; to rely on
  • 贴— to stick close; to press against

Antonyms

  • 离— to leave; to separate from
  • 推— to push away
  • 避— to avoid; to evade

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The child snuggled up to her mother (孩子偎依着母亲).
  • The couple leaned close together for warmth (情侣偎在一起取暖).
  • The kitten nestled in its owner's arms (小猫偎在主人怀里).
  • The old friends sat intimately chatting (老朋友们偎坐着聊天).

Collocations

  • Snuggle up to(偎依)
  • Lean close(偎傍)
  • Nestle in the arms(偎在怀里)
  • Intimate embrace(偎抱)
  • Huddle together for warmth(偎暖)
  • Snuggle close(偎贴)

Idioms

  • Snuggling close and leaning intimately(偎倚亲密)
  • Child snuggling in parent's embrace(稚子偎亲)
  • Intimate and inseparable(偎偎依依)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character depicts physical closeness and emotional intimacy, often between family members or lovers.
  • It conveys a sense of warmth, protection, and affectionate dependence in relationships.
  • Commonly used in literary contexts to describe tender moments and close bonds.

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