擁 (yōng) - To embrace, to hug & to support, to endorse

擁Tone 1

yōng ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

樱咏

擁 · yōng

To embrace, to hug;

to support, to endorse;

to have, to possess;

to gather, to crowd.

To embrace, to hugto support, to endorseto have, to possess

Usage highlights

To embraceTo supportTo possessTo crowd togetherTo swarm aroundTo hug tightly

Synonyms

  • 抱— to hug, to hold
  • 护— to protect, to support
  • 持— to hold, to maintain

Antonyms

  • 推— to push, to reject
  • 拒— to refuse, to reject
  • 弃— to abandon, to discard

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • They embraced each other tightly (紧紧拥抱).
  • The candidate has strong public support (拥有强大的公众支持).
  • The hall was packed with people (大厅里拥满了人).
  • He holds a doctorate degree (拥有博士学位).

Collocations

  • To embrace(拥抱)
  • To support(拥护)
  • To possess(拥有)
  • To crowd together(拥挤)
  • To swarm around(簇拥)
  • To hug tightly(紧拥)

Idioms

  • To rush forward in crowds(蜂拥而至)
  • To have both talent and beauty(才貌双拥)
  • To support the wise and capable(拥贤任能)
  • To be crowded with people and vehicles(车拥人挤)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, embracing represents intimacy, affection, and emotional connection.
  • The character conveys positive meanings of support, possession, and popularity in various contexts.
  • Historically associated with loyalty and support for rulers or causes.

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