袌 (bào) - To hold or carry in the arms & to embrace

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bào ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

傲不

袌 · bào

To hold or carry in the arms;

to embrace;

to contain;

to cherish.

To hold or carry in the armsto embraceto contain

Usage highlights

EmbraceHold a grudgeContain withinCherish a thoughtCarry in arms

Synonyms

  • 抱— to hold or embrace
  • 拥— to embrace or hug
  • 怀— to cherish or harbor

Antonyms

  • 弃— to abandon or discard
  • 释— to release or let go

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She embraced her child (袌子).
  • He holds a grudge (袌恨).
  • The box contains treasures (袌藏珍宝).

Collocations

  • Embrace(袌抱)
  • Hold a grudge(袌恨)
  • Contain within(袌含)
  • Cherish a thought(袌念)
  • Carry in arms(袌持)

Idioms

  • To harbor resentment(袌恨在心)
  • To embrace the world(袌负天下)
  • To cherish a memory(袌念不忘)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Ancient character depicting the action of holding or embracing, often with clothing or arms.
  • Used in classical texts to convey emotional states like resentment or cherished thoughts.
  • Rare in modern usage, primarily found in historical or literary contexts.

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