褱 (huái) - To conceal, to hide & to carry in the bosom
褱 · huái
To conceal, to hide;
to carry in the bosom;
archaic form of 懷 (huái, to cherish, to harbor in mind).
To conceal, to hideto carry in the bosomarchaic form of 懷 (huái, to cherish, to
Usage highlights
To concealTo cherish in the heartTo harbor resentmentTo hide one's thoughtsAncient form of 懷To carry secretly
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He concealed his true intentions (褱其意).
- She cherished a secret hope (褱抱希望).
- The ancient text uses 褱 where modern texts use 懷 (怀).
Collocations
- To conceal(褱藏)
- To cherish in the heart(褱抱)
- To harbor resentment(褱怨)
- To hide one's thoughts(褱意)
- Ancient form of 懷(古褱)
- To carry secretly(褱帶)
Idioms
- To harbor evil intentions(褱惡在心)
- To cherish fond memories(褱念舊情)
- To conceal one's faults(褱瑕匿疵)
Cultural background
FAQ- 褱 is an ancient character that later evolved into 懷 (simplified: 怀), meaning to cherish, harbor, or conceal in one's heart or bosom.
- It appears in classical texts and inscriptions, representing the concept of internalizing emotions or concealing objects.
- In modern usage, it is almost entirely replaced by 懷/怀 but may be encountered in historical or philological contexts.