怀中

懷中

huáizhōng

phrase #20,437

Meanings

1 in one's arms
2 in one's bosom
3 at one's breast

Characters

bosom / embrace / cherish

inside / middle / within

Examples

母亲将孩子紧紧抱在怀中。

Mǔqīn jiāng háizi jǐnjǐn bào zài huáizhōng.

The mother held the child tightly in her arms.

他把珍贵的信件藏在怀中。

Tā bǎ zhēnguì de xìnjiàn cáng zài huáizhōng.

He kept the precious letters hidden in his bosom.

Tips

usage

怀中 is a literary expression meaning 'in one's arms/embrace'. In modern speech, 怀里 (huái lǐ) is more colloquial and common. 怀中 is preferred in written or formal contexts.

Stroke Order

怀 huái

中 zhōng