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“enjoy” in Chinese

Chinese

Also享 (xiǎng) · 享有 (xiǎng yǒu)

Pronunciation

Pinyinxiǎng shòu

Example

我喜欢享受安静的假期。wǒ xǐ huān xiǎng shòu ān jìng de jià qī

I like to enjoy a quiet vacation.

Illustration for 享受 (enjoy)

How to say “enjoy” in Chinese

“Enjoy” in Chinese is 享受 (xiǎng shòu).

The self takes in what life offers and turns a received moment or sensation into pleasure.

Full entry for 享受: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 享受

他学会了享受当下,不再为小事焦虑。tā xué huì le xiǎng shòu dāng xià bú zài wèi xiǎo shì jiāo lǜ

He learned to enjoy the present and no longer worries about small things.

Tips for using 享受

  • Chinese uses this verb freely with abstract conditions such as peace, free time, and freedom, not only with activities or physical objects.

Other Chinese words for “enjoy”

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享

xiǎng

verbenjoy

今晚我们一起享美食吧。jīn wǎn wǒ men yì qǐ xiǎng měi shí ba

Tonight, let's enjoy delicious food together.

他享有很高的声誉。tā xiáng yǒu hěn gāo de shēng yù

He enjoys a very high reputation.

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