yīwēi

依偎

Word · Verb

nestle; snuggle; lean close

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Meanings

1 sense · 4 examples
1.

verb

to nestle close to; to snuggle up against; to lean affectionately on

Describes physical closeness with affection, typically used for people or animals cuddling or leaning against someone or something for comfort. Often conveys a sense of warmth, safety, or intimacy.

Hái孩
zi子
yī依
wēi偎
zài在
nǎi奶
nai奶
de的
huái怀
lǐ里
 。

The child nestled in grandma's arms.

Xiǎo小
māo猫
yī依
wēi偎
zài在
huǒ火
lú炉
páng旁
qǔ取
nuǎn暖
 。

The kitten snuggled by the fireplace to get warm.

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Tā他
men们
yī依
wēi偎
zài在
yī一
qǐ起
kàn看
xīng星
xing星
 。

They nestled together watching the stars.

Tā她
yī依
wēi偎
zhe着
mǔ母
qīn亲
shuì睡
zháo着
le了
 。

She fell asleep snuggled against her mother.