依偎在妈妈的怀抱里

yīwēi zài māma de huáibào lǐ
snuggle in mom's arms

孩子依偎在妈妈的怀抱里睡着了。

The child snuggled in mom's arms and fell asleep.


informal

To be comfortably close to someone, especially a parent, showing affection or seeking comfort.

小狗依偎在主人的怀抱里取暖。

The puppy snuggled in its owner's arms to keep warm.

她依偎在爷爷的怀里听故事。

She snuggled in grandpa's arms listening to stories.

Commonly used to describe physical closeness and emotional comfort, often between family members or loved ones.

Collocations

依偎在...怀抱里snuggle in someone's arms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

依偎phrase
to snuggle or nestle closely
温暖的怀抱phrase
a warm embrace

Pro Tip

Cultural Context

In Chinese culture, physical closeness like this often symbolizes deep emotional bonds, especially between parents and children or romantic partners. It conveys a sense of safety and love.

Gold Rule

Usage in Sentences

Use this phrase to describe a comforting or affectionate physical closeness. It is not typically used for casual or distant relationships.

Word Origin

依偎 (yīwēi) means 'to nestle' or 'to snuggle,' combining '依' (to lean on) and '偎' (to cling to). 怀抱 (huáibào) means 'arms' or 'bosom.' The phrase describes the act of being physically close for comfort or affection.

Usage Notes

This phrase is often used in emotional or affectionate contexts, particularly in family or romantic relationships. It implies a sense of security and warmth.

Word Breakdown

依偎
to snuggle or nestle closely
verb
+
at/in
preposition
+
妈妈
mom
noun
+
possessive particle
particle
+
怀抱
arms/embrace
noun
+
inside/in
postposition
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