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享受

xiǎngshòu
verb/noun HSK 5 #978

Meanings

  1. 1 to enjoy
  2. 2 to have the use of
  3. 3 pleasure; enjoyment

Examples

我很享受在这里的生活。
Wǒ hěn xiǎngshòu zài zhèlǐ de shēnghuó.
I really enjoy life here.
享受美食是一种幸福。
Xiǎngshòu měishí shì yī zhǒng xìngfú.
Enjoying good food is a kind of happiness.
你应该享受假期。
Nǐ yīnggāi xiǎngshòu jiàqī.
You should enjoy your vacation.

Tips

usage
享受 can be both verb and noun. As a noun: 这是一种享受 (this is a pleasure). It always has a positive connotation.
mistakes
Don't confuse 享受 (enjoy pleasure) with 接受 (jiēshòu, accept). 享受批评 would be odd — use 接受批评 (accept criticism).

Stroke Order

享 xiǎng
受 shòu