搂抱

摟抱
lǒubào
verb #28,256

Meanings

  1. 1 to hug
  2. 2 to embrace
  3. 3 to hold in one's arms

Examples

Māma jǐnjǐn de lǒubào zhe háizi.
The mother held the child tightly in her arms.
Liǎng rén zài fēnbié qián jǐnjǐn de lǒubào zài yīqǐ.
The two held each other in a tight embrace before parting.

Tips

usage
搂抱 is warmer and more physical than 拥抱 (yōngbào, to hug). suggests gathering someone into your arms, while means to hold/embrace. The combination feels tender and affectionate.

Stroke Order

lǒu
bào