English–Chinese
“snuggle up to” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinyī wēi
Example
孩子喜欢在妈妈怀里依偎。hái zi xǐ huān zài mā mā huái lǐ yī wēi
The child likes to snuggle up in its mother's arms.
How to say “snuggle up to” in Chinese
“Snuggle up to” in Chinese is 依偎 (yī wēi).
A body settles close against a trusted person or support, combining physical contact with comfort or affection.
Example sentences with 依偎
晚上他们靠在一起依偎着看电影。wǎn shàng tā men kào zài yì qǐ yī wēi zhe kàn diàn yǐng
At night, they snuggled up together and watched a movie.
Tips for using 依偎
- In everyday Chinese, this verb usually suggests a warm, familiar relationship, so it suits a child with a parent, partners, or a pet more than strangers.