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August 10, 2026
HSK 1Word 13 of 30
爱
ài
to love; love
Verb / Noun (动词/名词)
Character Breakdown
爱
ài
love — the simplified form contains 心 (heart) inside 爱; the full traditional form 愛 shows a heart being received by a hand
Example Sentences
我爱我的家人。
Wǒ ài wǒ de jiārén.
“I love my family.”
她爱吃饺子。
Tā ài chī jiǎozi.
“She loves eating dumplings.”
爱是一种力量。
Ài shì yī zhǒng lìliàng.
“Love is a kind of strength.”
Related Words
爱好
àihào
hobby; interest
可爱
kě'ài
cute; lovable
爱情
àiqíng
romantic love
喜爱
xǐ'ài
to like; to love
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