Definition
喜爱 (xǐ ài) means 'to like strongly, to be fond of' — it is stronger than the everyday 喜欢 (xǐ huan 'to like') but less intense than 爱 (ài 'to love'). It is often used in more formal or written settings and can apply to people, things, or activities, without the romantic connotation of 恋爱 (liàn ài 'to be in love').
verb
to like (strongly)to loveto be fond of
Examples
- 喜爱。Wǒ xǐ ài zhè běn shū.I love this book.
- 喜爱。Tā xǐ ài tīng yīnyuè.She likes listening to music.
- 喜爱。Zhè shì wǒ zuì xǐ ài de huā.This is my favorite flower.
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