Chinese word

疼爱

Pronunciation

Pinyinténg ài

Meaning

  • verblove dearly

Example

他很疼爱孩子。tā hěn téng ài hái zi

He loves his child very much.

Illustration for 疼爱 (love dearly)

More examples

丈夫总是疼爱他的妻子。zhàng fū zǒng shì téng ài tā de qī zǐ

Her husband always loves his wife dearly.

Core concept

A protective bond in which affection shows itself through special care.

Common phrases

  • 疼爱妻子téng ài qī zǐ

    love one's wife dearly

  • 疼爱宝宝téng ài báo bǎo

    love one's baby dearly

Similar words

宠爱chǒng ài: To spoil someone with special affection and often satisfy their wishes.
爱护ài hù: To handle something with care, protect it, and keep it in good condition.
关心guān xīn: To pay attention to someone's situation and respond with concern or help.
喜爱xǐ ài: To have a strong liking for someone or something.

Definition in Chinese

用关心和爱护对待某人，既有感情上的亲近又有照顾行为，多用于描述父母对孩子的态度。yòng guān xīn hé ài hù duì dài mǒu rén jì yǒu gǎn qíng shàng de qīn jìn yòu yǒu zhào gù xíng wéi duō yòng yú miáo shù fù mǔ duì hái zi de tài dù

Word origin

In 疼爱 (téngài, "love dearly"), 疼 (téng, "feel pain") adds heartfelt concern to 爱 (ài, "love"), linking deep affection with attentive care.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, this verb is especially natural for affection from a parent or older family member toward a child, so it can sound more relationship-specific than a general word for love.

Other meanings

  • dote onverb
  • cherishverb

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