How to write 爱
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HSK level
HSK 1爱 is listed in the official HSK vocabulary at HSK 1. The beginner band covers the first, most essential words every learner needs.
爱 in a sentence
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我 爱 你 。I love you.
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我 爱 我 的 家 人 。I love my family.
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我 们 都 爱 和 平 。We all love peace.
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她 非 常 爱 读 书 。She loves reading very much.
爱 vs 喜欢 vs 热爱
Similar and easily confused words, and how they differ.
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The lighter everyday word — 我喜欢茶 'I like tea'. 爱 implies deep love: 我爱中国 is stronger than 我喜欢中国.
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热爱 rè ài to love ardently
Formal, lofty love for big things — 热爱工作, 热爱祖国. Sounds odd for people or small things.