dote on; love dearly
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to dote on; to love dearly (esp. a particular child or younger relative)
Typically describes an elder's special affection for a specific child or grandchild. Can also extend to cherished objects or causes.
Zǔ祖
mǔ母
zhōng钟
ài爱
xiǎo小
sūn孙
zi子
。
The grandmother dotes on her youngest grandson.
Yé爷
ye爷
zhōng钟
ài爱
zhè这
ge个
dǒng懂
shì事
de的
zhǎng长
sūn孙
nǚ女
。
Grandpa dearly loves this sensible eldest granddaughter.
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Tā她
yī一
shēng生
zhōng钟
ài爱
wén文
xué学
shì事
yè业
。
She cherished the cause of literature her entire life.
Zài在
zhòng众
duō多
shōu收
cáng藏
pǐn品
zhōng中
，
tā他
zuì最
zhōng钟
ài爱
zhè这
yī一
jiàn件
。
Among his many collectibles, he treasures this one the most.