爱 (ài) — to love; to like; to be fond of
Definition
Strong, deep affection — typically for people (family, partners), unlike 喜欢 which covers lighter likes for people and things. Use 喜爱 for emphatic written register.
verb
to loveto liketo be fond of
Examples
- 爱。Wǒ ài nǐ.I love you.
- 爱。Mā ma ài wǒ.Mom loves me.
- 爱。Tā ài chī píng guǒ.He likes to eat apples.
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