Chinese word

热爱

Pronunciation

Pinyinrè ài

Meaning

  • verblove

Example

我热爱音乐。wǒ rè ài yīn yuè

I love music.

Illustration for 热爱 (love)

More examples

他热爱运动，经常参加比赛。tā rè ài yùn dòng jīng cháng cān jiā bǐ sài

He loves sports and often takes part in competitions.

Core concept

A strong, lasting attachment that draws time and energy toward a person, activity, or cause.

Common phrases

  • 热爱运动rè ài yùn dòng

    love sports

  • 热爱旅行rè ài lǚ xíng

    love traveling

  • 热爱家庭rè ài jiā tíng

    love one's family

Similar words

喜欢xǐ huān: To like a person or thing in an everyday, gentle way, with ordinary interest or pleasure.
爱ài: To feel deep affection for a person or thing, with strong personal attachment.
爱好ài hào: To enjoy an activity regularly as a hobby.

Definition in Chinese

以强烈的感情喜欢某人或某事，愿意为之投入时间和精力。yǐ qiáng liè de gǎn qíng xǐ huān mǒu rén huò mǒu shì yuàn yì wèi zhī tóu rù shí jiān hé jīng lì

Word origin

热 (rè, "hot") + 爱 (ài, "love") combines heat with love to present affection as intense and active rather than mild.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Chinese, this verb often appears with music, study, work, or a cause, where it signals serious long-term commitment rather than a passing liking.

Other meanings

  • be devoted toverb
  • be very fond ofadjective

Opposites

Word lists with this word