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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing love with 爱 (ài)

    Description & Modification
    Wishes & Desires

    Structure

    Subject + 爱 + Object

    Explanation

    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.

    Examples

    • 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.

    Expressing love with 爱 (ài) | Chinese Grammar