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

Characters

Examples

HSK 5

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.

HSK 7-9

他把那间小公寓布置成了自己的安乐窝。

Tā bǎ nà jiān xiǎo gōngyù bùzhì chéng le zìjǐ de ānlèwō.

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

HSK 7-9

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.

Tips

history

Coined by Song philosopher 邵雍 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