Chinese
xīnài
Meaning: beloved; cherished; dear to one's heart
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

心愛
心
愛
心爱
心
爱

Example sentences

She lost her beloved doll and felt very sad.
好哇!原來他心愛的花瓶是你打破的!
好哇!原来他心爱的花瓶是你打破的!
Great! So you were the one who broke his beloved vase!
她因為弄丟了最心愛的娃娃而傷心地哭泣。
她因为弄丢了最心爱的娃娃而伤心地哭泣。
She wept sadly because she lost her favorite doll.
他不小心打碎了媽媽最心愛的花瓶。
他不小心打碎了妈妈最心爱的花瓶。
He accidentally shattered his mother's favorite vase.

Usage Notes

Used to describe people, pets, or objects that one loves deeply.

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