偎 (wēi) — Snuggle
Single-character Chinese tattoo · verified meaning · close and warm
Browse all 偎 glyphs ↗Meaning & Nuance
偎 (wēi) means to snuggle, lean close, or nestle against someone — physical warmth and intimacy. It almost always appears together with 依 as 依偎. It differs from 抱 (bào, to hug) in being a gentle press-close rather than a full embrace.
Pronunciation & Form
Pinyin: wēi — a first tone (high, level) syllable, light and even, held without rising or falling.
Common Words & Phrases
Why Get 偎 as a Tattoo
偎 is a tattoo of intimacy — the quiet closeness you don't need to explain. It reads as 'snuggle / lean close' and is a favorite for couples and parent-child marks. People choose 偎 to capture the warmth of being near the one they love.
Tattoo Style & Placement
Delicate fine-line or script styles work best. Placements: inner wrist, behind the ear, collarbone, or ring area. Keep it small and close — the meaning is in the nearness.
Authenticity & Cultural Note
Always confirm the character with a native speaker or linguist before inking. 偎 is uncommon on its own and is easily confused with 喂 (wèi, to feed) and 畏 (wèi, to fear); a native-verified 偎 reads unambiguously as 'snuggle.' handmade.ink meanings are checked by native Chinese linguists so your ink says exactly what you intend.
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