热爱

• 拼音: rè ài
• 汉字拆解: 热 = 执 (grasp) + 灬 (fire), meaning hot or passionate; 爱 = simplified from 愛, with 心 (heart) at centre, meaning love

含义

To love passionately; to have a deep love for. Describes a fervent, wholehearted devotion.

Stronger and more passionate than 喜欢 (like) or even 爱 (love). Used for deep devotion to one's country (热爱祖国), career (热爱工作), life (热爱生活), or pursuits. Rarely used for romantic love between individuals — that's typically 爱. Conveys dedication and emotional investment beyond casual liking.

例句

1. 她从小就热爱音乐，一直坚持学钢琴。
2. 我们应该热爱自己的工作。
3. 他是一个热爱生活的人。

用法指南

语境: career, patriotism, passions, life philosophy

语气: passionate

正确说法

• 她热爱舞蹈，每天都练习。(She passionately loves dancing and practises every day.)
• 我们要热爱和平。(We should fervently love peace.)

错误说法

• 我热爱你。(Don't use 热爱 for romantic love to a partner — it sounds like a political slogan. Say 我爱你 for romantic contexts.)

起源与历史

热 means hot or passionate; 爱 means love. Together they describe a love that burns hot — an intense, passionate devotion that goes beyond ordinary affection.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal