安乐窝

安樂窩

ānlèwō

noun #37,221

Measure Word

一个安乐窝 gè

Meanings

1 a cozy nest
2 a comfortable retreat
3 a snug haven

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Examples

他把那间小公寓布置成了自己的安乐窝。

Tā bǎ nà jiān xiǎo gōngyù bùzhì chéngle zìjǐ de ānlèwō.

He's turned that little apartment into his own cozy nest.

别整天待在安乐窝里，出去走走。

Bié zhěngtiān dāi zài ānlèwō lǐ, chūqù zǒuzou.

Don't hole up in your little haven all day — go out for a walk.

周末窝在安乐窝看书最舒服了。

Zhōumò wō zài ānlèwō kàn shū zuì shūfu le.

Curling up in your cozy nest with a book is the best weekend plan.

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history

Coined by Song philosopher 邵雍 (Shao Yong) in 《无名公传》: he named his study 安乐窝, asking only that it be 'warm in winter, cool in summer.' Now a general term for one's comfortable personal space.

register

Warm and slightly self-deprecating. Works for one's home, office chair, or even a favorite sofa.

Stroke Order

安 ān

乐 lè

窝 wō