抱
bào
to hold in one's arms; to hug; to embrace
Every meaning
bào
- to hold in one's arms; to hug; to embrace
- to adopt (a child)
- armful (as in 一抱柴)
- to cherish; to harbor (as in 抱希望)
In the Library
我把它抱出来，关上了衣柜。
衣柜里的豆腐 · Tofu in the wardrobe · HSK 3
陈一抱着电脑跑进卧室。
最安静的地方 · The Quietest Place · HSK 4
孟姜女抱着冬衣，坐在长城下面大哭起来。
Words with 抱
Meanings are from Mandarin The Wild’s own dictionary. Levels follow the official HSK word list (the exam’s 2025 syllabus, levels 7–9 shown together).