讨人喜欢

• Pinyin: tǎo rén xǐ huan
• Hanzi breakdown: 讨 = to seek; 人 = person; 喜欢 = to like — seeking people's liking

Meaning

Likeable; pleasing; endearing. Someone or something that attracts people's favor.

Describes a person, child, pet, or thing that naturally attracts affection. Often used for children or pets who are cute and well-behaved. Can also describe pleasant personalities or appealing objects.

Examples

1. 这孩子嘴甜会说话，特别讨人喜欢。 This child has a sweet tongue and knows what to say — really endearing.
2. 她性格开朗，待人热情，在朋友圈里特别讨人喜欢。 She has a cheerful personality and is warm to everyone — very popular in her circle of friends.
3. 那只小狗毛茸茸的，眼睛又大又亮，谁见了都觉得讨人喜欢。 That little puppy is fluffy with big bright eyes — everyone who sees it finds it adorable.

Usage Guide

Context: family, social, everyday

Tone: affectionate

Do Say

• 你家宝宝真讨人喜欢。(Your baby is so adorable.)
• 这只猫特别讨人喜欢。(This cat is really endearing.)

Don't Say

• 用'讨人喜欢'形容故意讨好的人 (For deliberate flattery, use 讨好 instead — 讨人喜欢 implies natural charm)

Origin & History

讨 here means to attract, 人 means people, 喜欢 means to like — attracting people's affection.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal