钟爱

鍾愛

zhōng'ài

verb #11,785

Meanings

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

Characters

to concentrate; to focus (emotion)

Examples

HSK 1

这是他最钟爱的一本书。

Zhè shì tā zuì zhōng'ài de yì běn shū.

This is his most treasured book.

HSK 6

她一直钟爱古典音乐。

Tā yìzhí zhōng'ài gǔdiǎn yīnyuè.

She has always been very fond of classical music.

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