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    Expressing passionate love with 热爱 (rè'ài)

    Degree & Intensity
    Wishes & Desires

    Structure

    热爱 + Object

    Explanation

    热爱 (rè'ài) means "to passionately love" or "to be deeply fond of" and expresses a strong emotional attachment to an activity, cause, or pursuit. It is stronger than 喜欢 and is often used for abstract interests like adventure, art, or one's country.

    Examples

    • 她从小就热爱音乐,每天都练琴。

      Tā cóng xiǎo jiù rè'ài yīnyuè, měi tiān dōu liàn qín.

      She has loved music since she was little and practices piano every day.

    • 他热爱自己的工作,从来不觉得累。

      Tā rè'ài zìjǐ de gōngzuò, cónglái bù juéde lèi.

      He loves his work and never feels tired.

    • 我们都应该热爱大自然。

      Wǒmen dōu yīnggāi rè'ài dà zìrán.

      We should all love nature.

    • 她从小就热爱音乐,每天都练琴。

      tā cóngxiǎo jiù rè'ài yīnyuè, měitiān dōu liàn qín.

      She has loved music since childhood and practices piano every day.

    • 他热爱自己的工作,从来不觉得累。

      tā rè'ài zìjǐ de gōngzuò, cónglái bù juéde lèi.

      He loves his work and never feels tired.

    • 我们都应该热爱大自然。

      wǒmen dōu yīnggāi rè'ài dàzìrán.

      We should all love nature.

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