Chinese word

爱惜

Pronunciation

Pinyinài xī

Meaning

  • verbcherish

Example

他很爱惜朋友给的礼物。tā hěn ài xī péng yǒu gěi de lǐ wù

He really cherishes the gift his friend gave him.

Illustration for 爱惜 (cherish)

More examples

她很爱惜时间，总是按计划学习。tā hěn ài xī shí jiān zǒng shì àn jì huà xué xí

She really cherishes time and always studies according to plan.

Core concept

Treat something valued with care so it stays safe, useful, and not wasted.

Common phrases

  • 爱惜时间ài xī shí jiān

    cherish time

  • 爱惜生命ài xī shēng mìng

    cherish life

  • 爱惜粮食ài xī liáng shí

    cherish food

Similar words

珍惜zhēn xī: Hold time, opportunities, and other valuable things dear and make sure they are not wasted.
爱护ài hù: Give people, animals, or things the care and protection needed to keep them safe.

Definition in Chinese

对人或物、时间、身体等表示重视，愿意好好保护或节约使用，以免损坏或浪费。duì rén huò wù shí jiān shēn tǐ děng biǎo shì zhòng shì yuàn yì háo hǎo bǎo hù huò jié yuē shǐ yòng yí miǎn sǔn huài huò làng fèi

Word origin

爱惜 (àixī, "cherish") combines 爱 (ài, "love") with 惜 (xī, "spare or regret losing"), linking warm regard with careful preservation.

Usage tips

  • English often separates emotional regard from careful use, but this verb naturally covers both, so it applies to time and health as well as physical things.

Other meanings

  • prizeverb

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