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March 24, 2026
疼爱(疼愛)téngài(teng2ai4)
疼爱 refers to a deep, affectionate love, often used to describe a gentle, caring love typically shown by parents towards their children or by someone towards a beloved person. It conveys a sense of cherishing and being protective, emphasizing emotional warmth and tenderness in the relationship.
Strokes20Frequency#15621DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of '疼爱' is significant in familial relationships, where parents are expected to show affection and care for their children. This reflects the traditional values of filial piety and the importance of nurturing bonds within families.
Memory Tip
Imagine a parent who '疼痛' (teng2 = pain) when they see their child hurt, but they '爱' (ai4 = love) them so dearly that they would do anything to protect them. The combination of pain and love creates a powerful image of deep affection.
Meanings of 疼爱
téngài(teng2ai4)
1to love dearly
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About 疼爱
疼爱Simplified
疼愛Traditional
20Strokes
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#15621Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L7HSKKL3CEFRB2
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宠爱 (chǒngài) - use 疼爱 when emphasizing emotional warmth and tenderness, while 宠爱 focuses more on indulgence and pampering.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in informal contexts, '疼爱' is often used to describe familial or romantic relationships. It's important to note the tone; using it in a sarcastic manner can lead to misunderstandings. A common collocation is '疼爱孩子' (teng2 ai4 hai2 zi5), meaning to love a child dearly.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, '疼爱' connects to other vocabulary that expresses emotions, such as '喜欢' (like) and '爱' (love). Students should focus on the emotional nuances and the contexts in which to use this word appropriately.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse '疼爱' with '爱' and use them interchangeably, which can dilute the emotional nuance. For example, saying '我很爱我的孩子' (I love my child) misses the depth that '我很疼爱我的孩子' (I love my child dearly) conveys.
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疼爱 refers to a deep, affectionate love, often used to describe a gentle, caring love typically shown by parents towards their children or by someone towards a beloved person. It conveys a sense of cherishing and being protective, emphasizing emotional warmth and tenderness in the relationship.
When to use 疼爱
Commonly used in informal contexts, '疼爱' is often used to describe familial or romantic relationships. It's important to note the tone; using it in a sarcastic manner can lead to misunderstandings. A common collocation is '疼爱孩子' (teng2 ai4 hai2 zi5), meaning to love a child dearly.
疼爱 or something close to it
宠爱 (chǒngài) - use 疼爱 when emphasizing emotional warmth and tenderness, while 宠爱 focuses more on indulgence and pampering.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse '疼爱' with '爱' and use them interchangeably, which can dilute the emotional nuance. For example, saying '我很爱我的孩子' (I love my child) misses the depth that '我很疼爱我的孩子' (I love my child dearly) conveys.
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Grammar Patterns of 疼爱
疼爱 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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她十分____自己的孩子，几乎到了溺爱的程度。
She loved her own children, almost smothering them with love.
Example Sentences for 疼爱 (18)
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她十分疼爱自己的孩子，几乎到了溺爱的程度。
tā shí fēn téng ài zì jǐ de hái zǐ， ， jī hū dào le nì ài de chéng。
She loved her own children, almost smothering them with love.
