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    Expressing carrying in arms with 抱 (bào)

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    Structure

    Subject + 把 + Object + 抱 + 起

    Explanation

    抱 (bào) is a verb meaning "to hold in one's arms," "to carry," or "to hug." It describes the action of wrapping one's arms around someone or something, typically something small or precious. It is a common everyday verb in Chinese.

    Examples

    • 妈妈抱着孩子轻轻地走进房间。

      māma bào zhe háizi qīngqīng de zǒu jìn fángjiān.

      Mom carried the child and gently walked into the room.

    • 他高兴地抱了抱好久没见的朋友。

      tā gāoxìng de bào le bào hǎojiǔ méi jiàn de péngyou.

      He happily hugged a friend he hadn't seen in a long time.

    • 小女孩紧紧地抱着她的玩具熊不肯放手。

      xiǎo nǚhái jǐnjǐn de bào zhe tā de wánjù xióng bù kěn fàngshǒu.

      The little girl held her teddy bear tightly and wouldn't let go.

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