厚爱 (hòu ài) — to love dearly, to cherish deeply
Definition
厚爱 (hòu'ài) is a formal, almost honorific verb for deep, devoted love — used for one's homeland, profession, or a benefactor. In everyday speech, plain 爱 is more common; 厚爱 is reserved for elevated or written contexts.
verb
to love dearlyto cherish deeply
Examples
- 厚爱。Tā hòu ài zhe zì jǐ de jiā rén.He deeply loves his own family.
- 厚爱。Zhè wèi lǎo shī hòu ài měi yí gè xué shēng.This teacher cherishes every student.
- 厚爱。Wǒ men yīng gāi hòu ài zhè piàn tǔ dì.We should deeply love this land.
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