抱 bào
to hold; to carry (in one's arms); to hug; to embrace; to surround; to cherish; (coll.) (of clothes) to fit nicely
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抱 · 8 strokesHow to write 抱 step by step
8 strokesEach frame adds one stroke, shown in dark ink over the lighter ones.
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