我喜欢巧克力
The English phrase "i like chocolate" is translated into Chinese as 我喜欢巧克力.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase breaks down into 我 (I) + 喜欢 (like) + 巧克力 (chocolate).
How does it change in a sentence?
To negate the phrase, place 不 (not) before the verb 喜欢 (like).
Did you know?
- In a social setting, if someone offers you chocolate, it is common to politely decline once or twice before accepting, even if you 喜欢 it.
- The word 喜欢 is composed of 喜 (happiness) and 欢 (joy), meaning that to 'like' something is literally to find 'happiness and joy' in it.
- The character 巧 in 巧克力 normally means 'skillful' or 'clever', but here it serves only as a sound marker.
Examples in context
- 我喜欢巧克力。I like chocolate.
- 我超喜欢巧克力。I really like chocolate.
- 我喜欢巧克力，不喜欢糖果。Wǒ xǐhuan qiǎokèlì, bù xǐhuan tángguǒ.I like chocolate, but I don't like candy.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their favorite snacks.
- 雨婷 Yuting我喜欢巧克力。Wǒ xǐhuan qiǎokèlì.I like chocolate.
- 浩然 Haoran我也喜欢巧克力，非常喜欢。Wǒ yě xǐhuan qiǎokèlì, fēicháng xǐhuan.I like chocolate too, a lot.
- 雨婷 Yuting浩然，你想吃吗？Hàorán, nǐ xiǎng chī ma?Haoran, do you want to eat some?
- 浩然 Haoran谢谢你，雨婷。Xièxiè nǐ, Yǔtíng.Thank you, Yuting.
