Definition
珍惜 (zhēn xī) means to cherish or treasure something precious – it emphasizes an emotional attachment and the desire to keep it from being lost. It is more about valuing intangible things (time, relationships, opportunities) than 爱护 (ài hù), which means to take care of/protect, or 爱惜 (ài xī), which stresses careful use to avoid waste. 珍惜 is the everyday word for 'cherish' in both speech and writing.
verb
to cherishto treasureto value
Easily confused
- 珍稀zhēn xīsound-alikerare, precious and uncommon
Examples
- 珍惜。Tā fēicháng zhēn xī hé jiārén de gǎnqíng.He deeply cherishes the bond with his family.
- 珍惜。Qǐng zhēn xī shēnbiān de péngyou.Please cherish the friends around you.
- 珍惜。Wǒmen yào zhēn xī zhè cì nándé de jīhuì.We need to cherish this rare opportunity.
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