我爱学校
The English phrase "i love school" is translated into Chinese as 我爱学校.
The phrase 我爱学校 is a general statement of affection for the institution or the experience of schooling, rather than a specific expression of romantic love.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 我 (I/me), 爱 (love) and 学校 (school).
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb 爱 (love) does not change its form based on the subject or tense in this sentence.
Did you know?
- While 爱 (love) is used in 我爱学校, it is often considered much more intense and weighty than the English 'love' in daily conversation. For casual preferences, like liking a subject or a hobby, Chinese speakers often prefer using 喜欢 (to like) instead.
- The character 学 in 学校 originally depicted a child under a roof with a roof-like structure, symbolizing a place of learning.
- If you wanted to say you love a specific school rather than 'school' in general, you would need to add a measure word. You would say 我爱这所学校 (I love this school), using 所 as the classifier for institutions.
Examples in context
- 我爱我的学校I love my school
Example conversation
Wei and Xiaowen are talking about their day at school.
- 伟 Wei晓雯，你喜欢在这里学习吗？Xiǎowén, nǐ xǐhuān zài zhèlǐ xuéxí ma?Xiaowen, do you like studying here?
- 晓雯 Xiaowen是的，我爱学校！Shì de, wǒ ài xuéxiào!Yes, I love school!
- 伟 Wei我也一样，老师们都很友好。Wǒ yě yīyàng, lǎoshīmen dōu hěn yǒuhǎo.Me too, the teachers are all very friendly.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen没错，这就是我想留在这里的原因。Méi cuò, zhè jiùshì wǒ xiǎng liú zài zhèlǐ de yuányīn.Exactly, that's why I want to stay here.
