喜爱

Chinese HSK 4 Vocabulary Chinese ★★★ 3/5 slightly formal xǐ ài
拼音 xǐ ài
汉字拆解 喜 = 壴 (drum/joy) + 口 (mouth) — joy; 爱 = 爫 (hand) + 冖 (cover) + 友 (friend) — love and care

含义

To love; to be fond of; to cherish. Expresses a genuine affection or liking for something or someone.

A slightly more formal or literary alternative to 喜欢. While 喜欢 is used in casual conversation, 喜爱 often carries a deeper or more heartfelt sense of affection. Commonly used in writing, speeches, and when describing lasting or sincere preferences.

例句

  1. 她从小就喜爱音乐,现在已经成为一名钢琴家。
  2. 这本书受到了广大读者的喜爱。
  3. 他喜爱爬山,每个周末都会去附近的山上走走。

用法指南

语境: everyday, literature, education

语气: warm

正确说法

  • 这位作家深受年轻读者的喜爱。(This author is deeply loved by young readers.)
  • 她喜爱大自然,经常去公园散步。(She is fond of nature and often takes walks in the park.)

错误说法

  • 用喜爱代替喜欢来描述短暂或随意的偏好。(Avoid using 喜爱 for passing or trivial preferences — 喜欢 is more natural in casual contexts; 喜爱 implies deeper affection.)

起源与历史

Compound of 喜 (joy/happiness) and 爱 (love/affection), together meaning 'to feel joy and love toward.'

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal

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