喜欢 (xǐhuān) — to like, to enjoy
HSK 1 | verb | to have a fondness or preference for something
喜欢 (xǐhuān)
喜欢 means to like or to enjoy. It expresses a preference or fondness and is used before nouns (things you like) and before verbs (activities you enjoy doing).
Meanings
- [verb] To like, to be fond of.
- [verb] To enjoy doing something (followed by another verb).
Example Sentences
我很喜欢中国菜。 Wǒ hěn xǐhuān Zhōngguó cài. I really like Chinese food.
你喜欢做什么？ Nǐ xǐhuān zuò shénme? What do you like to do?
她喜欢唱歌，也喜欢跳舞。 Tā xǐhuān chànggē, yě xǐhuān tiàowǔ. She likes to sing and also likes to dance.
我不喜欢冷天气。 Wǒ bù xǐhuān lěng tiānqì. I do not like cold weather.
Collocations
| Collocation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 喜欢吃 | like to eat |
| 喜欢看书 | like to read |
| 不喜欢 | do not like |
| 非常喜欢 | really like, love |
| 喜欢音乐 | like music |
| 喜欢上 | come to like, develop a fondness for |
Memory Hook
喜 shows a drum (壴) with a mouth (口) below, celebrating with drumming and cheering. 欢 means joy. To like something is to celebrate it joyfully.