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The word "满怀" is formed by combining the character "满", meaning "full" or "to fill", with "怀", meaning "bosom" or "heart". This creates a compound where "满" modifies "怀" to literally mean "to fill the bosom", used figuratively to express having one's heart full of a specific emotion or state, such as confidence or joy. The meaning derives directly from the individual characters' definitions.

Word Definition - 满怀

mǎn huái to have one's heart filled with; (to collide) full on; (of farm animals) heavy with young

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