zhìài

至爱

Word · Adjective · NounTraditional摯愛

most beloved; true love; dearest

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Meanings

2 senses · 6 examples
1.

adjective

most beloved; dearest; dearly loved

Used to modify nouns like family members, friends, or cherished objects, expressing deep affection.

Tā她
shì是
wǒ我
zhì挚
ài爱
de的
mǔ母
qīn亲
 。

She is my dearly beloved mother.

Tā他
shī失
qù去
le了
zhì挚
ài爱
de的
qī妻
zi子
 ,
bēi悲
tòng痛
yù欲
jué绝
 。

He lost his beloved wife and was overcome with grief.

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Zhè这
shì是
wǒ我
zhì挚
ài爱
de的
cáng藏
shū书
 ,
cóng从
bù不
wài外
jiè借
 。

These are my most cherished books, never lent to others.

2.

noun

the person or thing one loves most; beloved; true love

literary

Often used in literary or emotional contexts to refer to a lifelong love or deepest passion.

Yīn音
yuè乐
shì是
tā他
de的
bì毕
shēng生
zhì挚
ài爱
 。

Music is his lifelong passion and true love.

Tā她
shì是
tā他
yī一
shēng生
de的
zhì挚
ài爱
 ,
wú无
rén人
néng能
qǔ取
dài代
 。

She is the love of his life, irreplaceable by anyone.

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Zhè这
piàn片
tǔ土
dì地
shì是
nóng农
mín民
de的
zhì挚
ài爱
 。

This land is what the farmers cherish most.