耲
bosom; cherish; mind
Meanings
6 senses · 12 examplesnoun
bosom; chest; embrace
literaryA somewhat literary term referring to the physical chest or the metaphorical seat of one's thoughts and feelings.
She held the child tightly to her bosom.
He holds lofty ideals in his heart.
verb
to cherish; to harbor; to nurse
Used for thoughts, feelings, or intentions that are held deeply.
He cherishes a strong passion for his country.
Don't harbor resentment in your heart.
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She has always cherished a dream.
verb
to yearn for; to miss; to think fondly of
Often used for missing a person, place, or time.
He misses his hometown very much.
I often think fondly of our university life.
verb
to conceive (a child); to be pregnant
Often used in the compound 怀孕 (huái yùn).
She is pregnant.
This is the first child she has conceived.
noun
mind; intention; state of mind
Used to describe one's thoughts or feelings, often in compound words.
It's hard to guess what's on his mind.
He treated others with an open mind, hiding nothing.
verb
to take into one's bosom; to take in
literaryA more literary sense meaning to include or encompass.
This great mountain embraces the entire village.