cherish; dearly love; beloved
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesadjective
dearly loved; cherished; beloved
neutralDescribes a person or object that one holds deep affection for. Often used as an attributive adjective.
Tā她
shì是
wǒ我
xīn心
ài爱
de的
rén人
。
She is my beloved person.
Zhè这
shì是
wǒ我
yé爷
ye爷
liú留
gěi给
wǒ我
de的
xīn心
ài爱
lǐ礼
wù物
。
This is the cherished gift my grandfather left me.
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Zhè这
zhī只
wán玩
jù具
xióng熊
shì是
tā他
tóng童
nián年
de的
xīn心
ài爱
zhī之
wù物
。
This teddy bear was his cherished possession from childhood.
Tā他
fǔ抚
mō摸
zhe着
xīn心
ài爱
de的
xiǎo小
māo猫
。
He stroked his beloved kitten.
verb
to love dearly; to cherish in one's heart
neutralUsed as a verb, though less common than the adjectival usage. Implies a deep, sincere, and lasting affection.
Tā他
yī一
zhí直
xīn心
ài爱
zhe着
tā他
de的
gù故
xiāng乡
。
He has always cherished his hometown in his heart.
Fù父
mǔ母
zuì最
xīn心
ài爱
de的
jiù就
shì是
zì自
jǐ己
de的
hái孩
zi子
。
What parents love most dearly is their own children.