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The character "搂", whose traditional form is "摟", is structured with the hand radical on the left to indicate a manual action and the component "娄" on the right primarily providing phonetic guidance. Its etymology points to an original sense of drawing things or people together with the arms, encompassing actions like gathering or pulling close. Over the centuries, while retaining this core idea of bringing near, the character's meaning has become more specifically associated with the physical act of embracing or hugging, reflecting a subtle narrowing in its semantic range from a broader concept of collection to a more intimate, personal action.
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妈妈搂着宝宝。
她搂住了我的朋友。
他搂了一些树叶。
小朋友互相搂着肩膀。
爷爷搂着孙子讲故事。
他用胳膊搂住她。
在寒冷的冬天，他们搂在一起取暖。
她轻轻搂住哭泣的孩子，低声安慰。