Meaning
热爱 expresses a deep, passionate love or devotion toward something, typically one's country, career, hobby, or cause. It conveys more intensity and commitment than simple 喜欢 (to like) or even 爱 (to love), suggesting genuine enthusiasm and dedication.
Usage
热爱 is commonly used in somewhat formal or earnest contexts, such as expressing patriotism (热爱祖国), devotion to one's work (热爱工作), or passion for a hobby (热爱音乐). It appears frequently in speeches, essays, and mission statements. In casual conversation, people might say 喜欢 or 爱 instead, though 热爱 is natural when discussing genuine passions.
Examples
- 01他热爱音乐，每天都要练习小提琴。, .He has a deep love for music and practices the violin every day.
- 02我们应该热爱自己的祖国。.We should love our country deeply.
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Common collocations
- 热爱祖国to love one's country
- 热爱生活to love life
- 热爱工作to love one's work
- 热爱学习to love learning
Antonyms
Origin
The combination of 热 (hot, warm, fervent) and 爱 (love) creates an intensified meaning: a warm, burning love. This compound emphasizes the emotional intensity and depth of feeling.