Chinese Conversation · Level 57
90 words
Chinese word
依偎
Pronunciation
Pinyinyī wēi
Meaning
- verbsnuggle up to
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
A body settles close against a trusted person or support, combining physical contact with comfort or affection.
Common phrases
依偎在怀里yī wēi zài huái lǐ
snuggle up in one's arms
依偎在沙发上yī wēi zài shā fā shàng
snuggle up on the sofa
依偎着睡觉yī wēi zhe shuì jiào
snuggle up and sleep
Similar words
靠kào: Lean against a person or object for physical support.
挨着āi zhe: Move or stay directly next to something or someone so that the sides or bodies touch.
拥抱yōng bào: Hold someone close with the arms or body as an expression of affection.
Definition in Chinese
靠近并轻靠在他人或物体上，以寻求依靠或表达亲密的行为。kào jìn bìng qīng kào zài tā rén huò wù tǐ shàng yǐ xún qiú yī kào huò biǎo dá qīn mì de xíng wéi
Word origin
依偎 (yīwēi, "snuggle up") combines 依 (yī, "lean on or rely on") with 偎 (wēi, "nestle close"), linking support with intimate closeness.
Usage tips
- 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.