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To love (deep affection or attachment)
Tôi yêu em.
I love you.
Anh yêu mẹ mình.
He loves his mother.
Commonly used to express romantic love or deep affection.
To like (to enjoy or appreciate something)
Tôi yêu ca nhạc này.
I like this music.
Em yêu ăn bánh mì.
She likes eating baguettes.
Can also mean 'to like' in a general sense.
When expressing romantic love, 'yêu' is often used with 'em' (you) or 'mẹ' (mother). For general liking, it's used with objects or activities.
In Vietnamese, 'yêu' is a strong word. Use it carefully in formal contexts.
From Sino-Vietnamese 戀 (luyến), meaning 'to love' or 'to be in love'.
The verb 'yêu' can be used for both romantic love and general liking. Context usually clarifies the meaning.