to hold in one's arms; bosom; to cherish; intention
Meanings
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to hold or carry in one's arms; to embrace
Literally holding something or someone close to the chest. It often conveys a sense of affection and protection.
The mother gently held the baby in her arms.
She was holding a large bouquet of flowers in her arms.
noun
bosom; chest (area); embrace
Refers literally to the area of the chest where one holds something, or metaphorically to a welcoming, protective environment (like one's homeland).
The baby fell asleep in its mother's arms.
The overseas wanderer finally returned to the embrace of the motherland.
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He was used to keeping important documents in the inside pocket of his jacket.
verb
to cherish (in one's heart); to harbor; to hold (a feeling or ambition)
Used for abstract concepts like dreams, ideals, hopes, or sometimes grievances.
He has cherished the dream of becoming a scientist since childhood.
She has always held hope for the future in her heart.
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Don't always harbor resentment towards the past.
noun
mindset; intention; what one has in mind
literaryA literary/formal term for one's inner thoughts, plans, or disposition. Often used in the set phrase '别有怀抱' (to have ulterior motives/thoughts).
It seems there is more to his words than meets the eye.
The poems of the ancients often expressed their inner sentiments and aspirations.
noun
infancy; babyhood
dialectA dialectal term specifically referring to the time when one is a baby, often used in the form '怀抱儿' (huái bàor).
This child has been robust since infancy.
When she was a baby, she loved listening to lullabies the most.