喜欢
我喜欢看电影。
I like watching movies.
To have a positive feeling toward someone or something; to enjoy or appreciate.
她喜欢听音乐。
She likes listening to music.
他喜欢足球。
He likes soccer.
This is a common verb used to express personal preferences.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Common Usage
喜欢 is often used with the object marker '了' (le) when the object is a person or thing, e.g., 我喜欢了她 (I like her).
Gold Rule
Object Marker
When the object is a person or thing, you can add the object marker '了' (le) after the verb, e.g., 我喜欢了这本书 (I like this book).
Word Origin
喜 (xǐ) means 'happy' or 'joyful,' and 欢 (huān) also means 'happy.' Together, they form a verb expressing a positive feeling toward something or someone.
Usage Notes
喜欢 is a versatile verb used in both formal and informal contexts. It can be used to describe liking people, activities, or things. For stronger feelings, consider using '爱' (ài).