bồng bế

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The Vietnamese word "bồng bế" means "to carry" or "to hold" something, typically used in the context of carrying small children or infants. This expression conveys a sense of tenderness and care, emphasizing how someone lovingly holds or cradles a child.

Usage Instructions:

• "Bồng bế" is commonly used when talking about how a caregiver, parent, or any adult interacts with a child.
• It's often associated with gentle, affectionate actions that show love and protection.

Example:

• Vietnamese: Cô bảo mẫu nâng niu bồng bế các cháu như con cái mình.
• English: The kindergartener carries and tenderly looks after the children as if they were her own.

Advanced Usage:

• In more advanced contexts, "bồng bế" can be used metaphorically to describe the act of nurturing or taking care of something precious, such as ideas, projects, or responsibilities.
• For example, one might say "bồng bế ước mơ" to mean "to cherish a dream."

Word Variants:

• The phrase can also appear in different forms, such as "bế" which means "to hold" or "to carry" in general, but "bồng bế" emphasizes a more loving and careful approach.

Different Meanings:

• While "bồng bế" primarily refers to carrying children, it can also imply a sense of protection or care for anything that is valuable or cherished.

Synonyms:

• "Ôm" (to hug, to embrace)
• "Nâng niu" (to cherish, to hold tenderly)
• "Bế" (to carry, to hold)

Academic

1. To carry (trẻ con, nói khái quát)
   • cô bảo mẫu nâng niu bồng bế các cháu như con cái mình
     the kindergartener carries and tenderly looks after the children as if they were her own