Meanings of 怀着
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AI Study Notes for 怀着
怀抱 (huáibào) vs 怀着 (huáizhe): use 怀抱 when emphasizing the physical act of holding something close, while 怀着 focuses on the figurative sense of cherishing an emotion or intention.
Common mistakes include confusing 怀着 with just 怀, which simply means 'to hold' without the emotional nuance. It is more commonly used in informal contexts, but can be used in formal writing to express deep feelings. Pay attention to the tone; using the wrong tone can change the meaning.
As a word that may not appear in earlier HSK levels, it is suitable for HSK 4 or 5 learners who are expanding their vocabulary related to emotions and mindsets. Focus on constructing sentences that express feelings using 怀着 with other relevant terms.
Learners often forget to include the -着 (zhe) when using this word, resulting in incorrect phrases like '我怀希望' instead of '我怀着希望.' Remember that -着 indicates a continuous state.
Pronunciation of 怀着
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How to say bearing; harbouring; with (a feeling or a hope) in Chinese
“bearing; harbouring; with (a feeling or a hope)” in Chinese is怀着
怀着 (huáizhe) means 'to hold' or 'to cherish' in a figurative sense. It is often used to express feelings or attitudes, such as怀着希望 (huáizhe xīwàng), which means 'to hold hope.' The word conveys a sense of internal emotion or intention that one carries within themselves.
When to use 怀着
Common mistakes include confusing 怀着 with just 怀, which simply means 'to hold' without the emotional nuance. It is more commonly used in informal contexts, but can be used in formal writing to express deep feelings. Pay attention to the tone; using the wrong tone can change the meaning.
怀着 or something close to it
怀抱 (huáibào) vs 怀着 (huáizhe): use 怀抱 when emphasizing the physical act of holding something close, while 怀着 focuses on the figurative sense of cherishing an emotion or intention.
What learners get wrong
Learners often forget to include the -着 (zhe) when using this word, resulting in incorrect phrases like '我怀希望' instead of '我怀着希望.' Remember that -着 indicates a continuous state.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 怀着
It means 'to hold' or 'to cherish' in the context of feelings or intentions.
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