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Expressing "to enjoy" with 享 (xiǎng)
Structure
享 + Object
Explanation
The verb 享 (xiǎng) means "to enjoy" and is often used in compound words such as 分享 (to share), 享受 (to enjoy), and 享有 (to possess or enjoy a right). On its own, it conveys the idea of experiencing pleasure or benefit.
Examples
退休后，他终于可以享受清闲的生活了。
tuìxiū hòu, tā zhōngyú kěyǐ xiǎngshòu qīngxián de shēnghuó le.
After retiring, he can finally enjoy a leisurely life.
所有公民都享有平等的权利。
suǒyǒu gōngmín dōu xiǎngyǒu píngděng de quánlì.
All citizens enjoy equal rights.
我想把这份快乐分享给每一个朋友。
wǒ xiǎng bǎ zhè fèn kuàilè fēnxiǎng gěi měi yī gè péngyǒu.
I want to share this happiness with every friend.
退休后，他终于可以享受清闲的生活了。
Tuìxiū hòu, tā zhōngyú kěyǐ xiǎngshòu qīngxián de shēnghuó le.
After retiring, he can finally enjoy a leisurely life.
所有公民都享有平等的权利。
Suǒyǒu gōngmín dōu xiǎngyǒu píngděng de quánlì.
All citizens enjoy equal rights.
我想把这份快乐分享给每一个朋友。
Wǒ xiǎng bǎ zhè fèn kuàilè fēnxiǎng gěi měi yī ge péngyǒu.
I want to share this happiness with every friend.