抱抱

bàobào

noun #5,657

Measure Word

一个抱抱 gè

Meanings

1 hug
2 cuddle

Characters

to hug; to hold

to hug; to hold (reduplicated)

Examples

宝宝要抱抱。

Bǎobao yào bàobào.

The baby wants a hug.

来，给你一个抱抱。

Lái, gěi nǐ yī gè bàobào.

Come, let me give you a hug.

Tips

usage

抱抱 is the cute/affectionate reduplicated form of 抱 (to hug). Common in casual speech, especially with children or loved ones.

grammar

Verb reduplication in Chinese often softens the action, making it sound more casual or gentle: 抱 → 抱抱, 看 → 看看.

Stroke Order

抱 bào