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喜爱 (喜愛)

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Collins Chinese-English Dictionary

喜爱 [xǐ'ài]
  1. 1. verb like

Comprehensive Chinese-English Dictionary

喜爱 [xǐ'ài]
  1. 1. adore; like; love; be fond of; be keen on; fond
    这花真惹人喜爱
    This flower is really attractive.
    喜爱户外活动
    be keen on outdoor activities
  2. 2. affection

Contemporary Standard Chinese Dictionary

喜爱 [xǐ'ài]
  1. 1. 爱好;对人或事物有好感或产生兴趣
    喜爱文学。
    喜爱的工作。
    博得观众喜爱

Examples

喜爱她的小狗,那小狗也诚然可爱。
She loves her puppy, and the puppy is really lovable.
喜爱体育运动,而我呢,情愿看书。
You like sports, while I'd rather read.
作者的风格是喜爱作细腻的描述。
The author's style is characterized by a fondness for detailed descriptions.
《聊斋志异》所记鬼怪故事诚属荒诞不经,然而却能引人入胜,多年来为无数读者所喜爱
Though admittedly wild and fanciful, the ghost stories of the Liao Zhai Zhi Yi have a beauty that has captivated countless readers over the years.
这花真惹人喜爱
This flower is really attractive.
下棋是我喜爱的一种消遣。
Playing chess is one of my favourite pastimes.
他的文章笔势雄浑感人,深得读者的喜爱
His works are written in a powerful, and touching way that is well liked by all his readers.
川菜以其麻辣鲜香的味道得到了众多人的喜爱
Sichuan style food, with its spicy and delicious taste, has won many people's love.
春华俊俏,惹人喜爱
Pretty faces win over people's love.

Collocations

招人喜爱
lovable
喜爱游泳
to like swimming
观众喜爱
to be liked by the audience
深深地喜爱
to like deeply something

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