English–Chinese
“favorite” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinxīn ài
Example
他把心爱的书带走了。tā bǎ xīn ài de shū dài zǒu le
He took his favorite book with him.
How to say “favorite” in Chinese
“Favorite” in Chinese is 心爱 (xīn ài).
A person or thing held close in the heart and treated as especially precious.
Example sentences with 心爱
她把心爱的人介绍给了大家。tā bǎ xīn ài de rén jiè shào gěi le dà jiā
She introduced the person she loved to everyone.
Tips for using 心爱
- In everyday Chinese, this adjective signals personal attachment, so it suits a treasured book or person better than a routine choice from a menu.