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embrace in Chinese

embrace in Chinese is 偎抱, 拥抱, 抱 — embrace means to hold someone closely in your arms as a sign of affection; to hug.

embrace in Chinese

偎抱
noun
Pronounced: wēi bào
An act of putting arms around someone and bringing the person close to the chest; a hug.
拥抱
verb
Pronounced: yōng bào
(transitive) To clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.
抱
verb
Pronounced: bào
(transitive, figuratively) To enfold, to include (ideas, principles, etc.); to encompass.

What does "embrace" mean?

  1. verb To hold someone closely in your arms as a sign of affection; to hug.
    "After the match, the captain embraced each of his teammates in turn."
  2. verb To accept an idea, opportunity, or change willingly and enthusiastically.
    "Many villagers have embraced the new recycling scheme and now sort their rubbish carefully."
  3. noun An act of holding someone closely in one's arms; a hug.
    "The child ran into her grandmother's embrace as soon as the door opened."
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embrace in a sentence

  • After the match, the captain embraced each of his teammates in turn.
  • They embraced tightly at the airport after months apart.
  • Many villagers have embraced the new recycling scheme and now sort their rubbish carefully.
  • The company decided to embrace remote work rather than resist it.

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What is "embrace" in Chinese?
"embrace" in Chinese is 偎抱, 拥抱, 抱. embrace means: To hold someone closely in your arms as a sign of affection; to hug.
How do you pronounce 偎抱?
"embrace" in Chinese is 偎抱, pronounced "wēi bào".
How do you use "embrace" in a sentence?
Example: "After the match, the captain embraced each of his teammates in turn." In Chinese, "embrace" is 偎抱, 拥抱, 抱.
Are there other ways to say "embrace" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 3 translations listed for "embrace": 偎抱, 拥抱, 抱.
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