to hold and appreciate; to fondle
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to fondle and appreciate; to hold and examine with delight
literaryA formal, classical term often used to describe appreciating a small, precious object like jade, a seal, or a scroll. It implies a deep, affectionate, and leisurely appreciation. The object is typically held in one's hands.
Tā他
ná拿
qǐ起
nà那
méi枚
gǔ古
yù玉
，
bǎ把
wán玩
liáng良
jiǔ久
，
bù不
rěn忍
shì释
shǒu手
。
He picked up the ancient jade, fondled it for a long time, and was reluctant to put it down.
Lǎo老
xiān先
sheng生
jiāng将
shàn扇
miàn面
shàng上
de的
tí题
zì字
bǎ把
wán玩
le了
xǔ许
jiǔ久
。
The old gentleman spent a long time admiring and appreciating the inscription on the fan.
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Zhè这
běn本
shū书
lǐ里
jīng精
měi美
de的
chā插
tú图
zhí值
dé得
xì细
xì细
bǎ把
wán玩
。
The exquisite illustrations in this book are worth savoring and appreciating carefully.