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The traditional character "摟" is structured with the hand radical (扌) combined with the component "婁", which historically carried connotations of bundling or gathering, thus etymologically pointing to the action of drawing together with the hands. In its simplified form "搂", the element "娄" serves as a phonetic replacement for "婁" while keeping the hand radical. Originally denoting physical acts such as embracing or collecting, the character's meaning has broadened to include figurative uses like amassing wealth or holding something closely, reflecting an expansion from concrete to abstract applications.
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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。