喜爱
xǐ'àiTo have a strong liking or affection for someone or something.
他喜爱音乐，尤其是古典音乐。
He loves music, especially classical music.
孩子们喜爱玩游戏。
Children love to play games.
This is a common verb used to express affection or preference for something or someone.
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💡Pro Tip
Usage Tip
'喜爱' is often used to describe a deep or enduring affection, while '喜欢' can be used for more casual or temporary preferences.
⚡Gold Rule
Grammar Rule
'喜爱' is typically followed by a noun or a verb phrase indicating the object of affection.
📖Word Origin
The word '喜爱' is composed of two characters: '喜' (xǐ) meaning 'happy' or 'joyful', and '爱' (ài) meaning 'love' or 'affection'. Together, they express a strong liking or affection.
📝Usage Notes
While '喜爱' and '喜欢' are often interchangeable, '喜爱' tends to convey a slightly stronger or more enduring affection compared to '喜欢'.