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chest; heart; miss; be pregnant
Meanings
6 senses · 27 examplesnoun
chest; bosom
Refers to the front part of the torso, often used to describe holding or covering the chest area.
He covered his chest to avoid catching a cold.
The little child slept comfortably in his mother's arms.
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She held the kitten in her arms.
It's cold, tuck your jacket hem closer to your chest.
The baby nestled in grandma's arms and acted coquettishly.
noun
mind; heart; character
formalRefers to a person's inner thoughts, feelings, or moral character.
He has great ambitions and a noble mind.
This elderly person has a broad mind and never cares about gains or losses.
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This poem expresses the poet's patriotic feelings.
He harbored malicious intent and is not trustworthy.
Young people with great ambitions are always full of drive.
verb
to miss; to yearn for; to cherish the memory of
Used to express longing for people, places, or past events.
He lives abroad and often misses his hometown.
I often miss my friends and think of my college roommates.
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Many people visit historical sites to cherish the memory of the past and feel the weight of history.
On every festival, he thinks of his family far away.
This nostalgic song makes me reminisce about my childhood.
verb
to be pregnant; to have a fetus
Refers to a female animal or human carrying an unborn offspring.
She has been pregnant for three months.
This female cat is carrying five kittens.
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The doctor advised her to get more rest during her pregnancy.
She is pregnant with twins, and the whole family is very happy.
Aunt Zhang in the village is pregnant with her second child.
verb
to harbor; to hold; to cherish
Used to describe holding a feeling, thought, or intention in one's heart, often with negative or neutral connotations.
He has harbored resentment over the betrayal he suffered back then.
This person has bad intentions, everyone should be careful.
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As a young man, he harbored the dream of becoming a scientist.
He held onto hope while waiting for the exam results.
Many young people come to big cities with dreams to build their lives.
noun
surname Huai
Used as a family name.
Teacher Huai taught us a lively Chinese language class today.
Mr. Huai is a well-known calligrapher.