No. 2,156 in Chinese
怀
"怀" (huái): to cherish, harbor, embrace, or hold in one's heart.
In a sentence
我怀念小时候的时光。
I miss the times of my childhood.
Here, ‘怀’ is part of ‘怀念,’ which means to miss or yearn for something or someone.
她怀孕了几个月。
She has been pregnant for several months.
In this sentence, ‘怀’ is used in ‘怀孕,’ which refers to the state of pregnancy.
他心怀感恩地接受了帮助。
He accepted the help with a grateful heart.
The term ‘心怀’ can be translated as ‘to harbor (a feeling or emotion) within one’s heart,’ showing the internalized emotion.
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