喜欢
Basic Meaning
v
Can be used for people, activities, or things.
to like; to be fond of
对人或事物有好感或感兴趣。
Words:
喜欢数学喜欢文学
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
憎恶嫌恶讨厌仇恨厌恶厌烦痛恨腻烦厌憎忌恨
Sentences:
- 她从小就喜欢文学，家里有很多书。She has liked literature since she was a child; there are many books in her house.
- 我的弟弟非常喜欢数学，他觉得那些题目很有趣。My younger brother really likes math; he finds those problems very interesting.
adj
This sense is more common in older or literary usage. In modern spoken Chinese, it is less common for describing a general emotional state.
happy; joyful
快乐；高兴。
Antonyms:
悲伤痛苦忧愁苦闷
Sentences:
- 母亲收到儿子亲手画的卡片，很是喜欢。The mother was delighted to receive the hand-drawn card from her son.
v
Often used to describe a person's habitual behavior, which can sometimes be slightly negative or critical.
to have a habit of; to tend to
习惯性地做。
Words:
喜欢挑毛病
Synonyms:
Sentences:
- 他总喜欢挑毛病，对什么事情都不太满意。He always has a habit of finding fault and is not very satisfied with anything.
- 我妈妈喜欢早起，每天五点钟就起床了。My mother has the habit of getting up early; she wakes up at five o'clock every day.