我喜欢
The English phrase "i like something" is translated into Chinese as 我喜欢.
The phrase 我喜欢 means "I like". You can use the word 喜欢 to mean "to like". If you want to express excitement or enthusiasm, you can use the expression 我超喜欢, where the term 超 means "super" or "extremely".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 我 (I/me) and 喜欢 (to like).
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the negative "I don't like", place 不 (not) before the verb to form 我不喜欢.
Did you know?
- To describe a 'crush' or a romantic liking for someone, the term 心动 is often used, which literally means 'the heart moves'.
- When expressing a strong liking for a hobby, Chinese speakers might use the word 热爱, which literally translates to 'hot love', whereas 喜欢 is often too mild for a passion.
- Adding the particle 了 to the end of 我喜欢 can change the meaning from a general preference to a sudden realization that you have fallen for something or someone.
Examples in context
- 我喜欢运动。I like sports.
- 我喜爱中国文化。I really like Chinese culture.
- 我最近喜欢上跳舞。Recently, I've come to like dancing.
- 我超喜欢吃冰淇淋！I absolutely love eating ice cream!
- 我喜欢这件衣服。Wǒ xǐhuān zhè jiàn yīfu.I like this piece of clothing.
- 我喜欢喝咖啡。Wǒ xǐhuān hē kāfēi.I like drinking coffee.
- 我喜欢这里的音乐。Wǒ xǐhuān zhèlǐ de yīnyuè.I like the music here.
Example conversation
Wei and Yuting are shopping for gifts.
- 伟 Wei你喜欢这个吗？Nǐ xǐhuān zhège ma?Do you like this?
- 雨婷 Yuting我喜欢这个颜色。Wǒ xǐhuān zhège yánsè.I like this color.
- 伟 Wei那我们买它吧。Nà wǒmen mǎi tā ba.Then let's buy it.
- 雨婷 Yuting太好了，谢谢你。Tài hǎo le, xièxie nǐ.Great, thank you.
