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    Expressing "to love dearly" with 疼爱 (téng'ài)

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    Structure

    Subject + 疼爱 + Object

    Explanation

    疼爱 (téng'ài) means "to love dearly" or "to dote on," expressing a deep, tender affection typically from an elder toward a younger family member. It combines 疼 (to ache/to feel tender) with 爱 (to love), conveying a love that is both protective and warm. It is most often used to describe a grandparent's love for grandchildren.

    Examples

    • 奶奶特别疼爱她最小的孙子。

      Nǎinai tèbié téng'ài tā zuì xiǎo de sūnzi.

      Grandma especially dotes on her youngest grandson.

    • 他从小被外婆疼爱，感情很深。

      Tā cóngxiǎo bèi wàipó téng'ài, gǎnqíng hěn shēn.

      He was doted on by his grandmother since childhood, and they share a deep bond.

    • 每个孩子都需要被父母疼爱。

      Měi gè háizi dōu xūyào bèi fùmǔ téng'ài.

      Every child needs to be loved by their parents.

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