钟爱

鍾愛

zhōngài

verb #11,785

Meanings

1 to treasure
2 to be very fond of
3 to dote on

Characters

to concentrate; to focus (emotion)

Examples

她一直钟爱古典音乐。

Tā yìzhí zhōngài gǔdiǎn yīnyuè.

She has always been very fond of classical music.

这是他最钟爱的一本书。

Zhè shì tā zuì zhōngài de yì běn shū.

This is his most treasured book.

Tips

usage

钟爱 expresses a deep, lasting fondness - stronger than 喜欢 but more refined than 热爱.

Stroke Order

钟 zhōng

爱 ài