Mandarin Word of the Day
喜欢
/XI-huan/ • verb — 25th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: to like; to be fond of
Examples
- 我喜欢喝咖啡。
(I like to drink coffee.) - 你喜欢这个颜色吗？
(Do you like this color?) - 她不太喜欢热天。
(She doesn't really like hot days.)
Synonyms
- 喜爱
- 爱
喜欢 is a common, casual verb used to express liking or preference for things, activities, or people. It can take a noun or a verb phrase as its object (e.g., 喜欢音乐, 喜欢看书). It is milder than 爱 (love). Use 不喜欢 for dislike and 很喜欢 to emphasize stronger liking.
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