热爱

熱愛

rè'ài

verb HSK 3 #3,937

Meanings

1 to love ardently; to adore
2 to be passionate about

Characters

hot; passionate; fervent

Examples

他热爱自己的工作。

Tā rè'ài zìjǐ de gōngzuò.

He loves his work passionately.

我热爱这个国家。

Wǒ rè'ài zhège guójiā.

I love this country dearly.

她热爱音乐。

Tā rè'ài yīnyuè.

She's passionate about music.

Tips

usage

热爱 is stronger than 喜欢 (like) and more passionate than 爱 (love). It implies deep devotion, often used for abstract things like one's country, work, or art.

Stroke Order

热 rè

爱 ài