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抱抱

bàobào
noun #5,657

Measure Word

一个抱抱 gè

Meanings

  1. 1 hug
  2. 2 cuddle

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