English–Chinese
“prefer” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinpiān ài
Example
我偏爱喝绿茶。wǒ piān ài hē lǜ chá
I prefer drinking green tea.
How to say “prefer” in Chinese
“Prefer” in Chinese is 偏爱 (piān ài).
A liking that leans noticeably toward one person or kind of thing and guides a personal choice.
Example sentences with 偏爱
她偏爱红色的衣服。tā piān ài hóng sè de yī fú
She prefers red clothes.
Tips for using 偏爱
- When the object is a person, team, or group, the word can suggest favoritism rather than a harmless taste in food or hobbies.