Subject + 爱 + Object
爱 (ài) means "to love" and expresses deep affection or attachment toward someone or something. It can describe romantic love, familial love, or a strong passion for an activity. Unlike 喜欢 (to like), 爱 conveys a deeper, more intense emotional connection.
我爱我的家人,他们是我最重要的人。
wǒ ài wǒ de jiārén, tāmen shì wǒ zuì zhòngyào de rén.
I love my family — they are the most important people in my life.
他从小就爱画画,现在成了一名画家。
tā cóngxiǎo jiù ài huàhuà, xiànzài chéng le yì míng huàjiā.
He has loved painting since he was young, and now he has become a painter.
她说她爱他,愿意跟他一起生活。
tā shuō tā ài tā, yuànyì gēn tā yìqǐ shēnghuó.
She said she loves him and is willing to live with him.