to like; to be fond of
喜欢
to like; to be fond of
To like, be fond of, or enjoy (喜 joyful + 欢 pleased); expresses affection for people, foods, or leisure activities.
Common Usage & Traps
- 喜欢他 — like him
- 喜欢吃 — like to eat
- 很喜欢 — like very much
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喜欢很很喜欢很 must sit before 喜欢, not after it.
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喜欢他吗?是喜欢他吗?喜欢。Chinese yes/no answers repeat the verb instead of saying 是.
Why does 我喜欢很他 sound broken, while 我很喜欢他 works?
很 goes before 喜欢, not after it. 我喜欢很他 is broken.
| Dimension | Natural | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Word order | 我很喜欢他 | 我喜欢很他 |
| Meaning | I like him very much | Broken: I like very him |
When someone asks 你喜欢他吗, why is 是 a wrong answer?
Answer 喜欢吗 by repeating the verb, not by saying 是.
| Dimension | Natural | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Answer | 喜欢。 / 不喜欢。 | 是。 |
| What it sounds like | Echoing the feeling | Confirming a fact |
Why do you say 我不喜欢他, not 我没喜欢他?
Use 不 for not liking. 没 is for actions that did not happen.
| Dimension | Natural | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Not liking now | 我不喜欢他 | 我没喜欢他 |
Appears in Stories 15 stories
Real context sentences across different daily scenarios and graded readings.
In this funny HSK 2 story, a boy asks his father for money every day. When his father tries to teach him a lesson, the boy's clever reply will make you laugh.
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钱学中 喜欢 吃,经常找爸妈要钱买东西吃。
Meet Dr. Mi, a doctor and teacher at Sichuan University. This simple HSK 1 story shows his daily routine from morning to night, helping you learn time expressions and everyday activities.
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他 喜欢 喝茶,也 喜欢 喝咖啡。
In this warm dialogue, a parent introduces their family at a restaurant. A teacher gently corrects common mistakes about family words and names, making it perfect for HSK 2 learners.
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他姓钱,我们都 喜欢 叫他“老钱”,您可以叫他“小钱”。
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两位老人都 喜欢 在家吃。
This simple HSK 2 story introduces a warm family of six. Follow Little Bao and his British wife as they raise their two green-eyed children, each with their own personality.
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包小妹最 喜欢 画画儿。
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她最 喜欢 画自己的家人,但是她不 喜欢 和弟弟一起画画儿。
Meet Gao Youpeng, a friendly Beijing coworker who welcomes the narrator with local dishes and a simple language-exchange plan. This warm HSK 2 story is perfect for first readings about work and friendship.
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这是我第一次在中国吃中国菜,很好吃,我很 喜欢 。
Join a family on a sweltering Beijing Sunday as a boy learns a funny lesson about playing outside in the summer heat. Perfect for HSK 1 learners.
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“我 喜欢 热天气。
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妈妈也 喜欢 热天气。
Think instant noodles are unhealthy? This HSK 6 article challenges common myths and reveals surprising facts about nutrition, oil, and salt in this convenient food.
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事实上,油炸方便面的含油量比中国人传统常吃的油条,以及现在年轻人 喜欢 的炸薯条、炸土豆片什么的低很多,只是它们的二分之一不到。
Ever wondered where old Beijing's tea-drinking culture has gone? Follow a visitor discovering why locals now avoid famous tea houses—and practice expressing surprise and comparisons in Chinese along the way.
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他说,现在 喜欢 去茶馆喝茶的老北京不很多了。
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因为他们不 喜欢 现在的茶馆。
Join a beginner as they ask a Chinese friend to teach them how to cook. This simple HSK 1 dialogue shows that learning one dish at a time is the best way to start.
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她的家人、朋友都 喜欢 她做的饭菜。
Before you read, close your eyes and imagine a rainy afternoon. This story uses simple HSK 1 words to show how rain can become a talking friend.
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我 喜欢 雨。
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雨 喜欢 我。
Discover how a simple letter from a cookie seller led to an unexpected friendship with a famous scholar. This heartwarming story explores kindness and connection across social divides.
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他除了做饼干、卖饼干,还爱读一点书, 喜欢 与人讨论政治制度。
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胡之适说,他 喜欢 游泳,可是鼻子里长了一个东西,水中呼吸不方便。
Welcome! This short poem helps you practice the months, weekdays, and mealtimes in Chinese. Read it aloud and notice the rhythm. You already know many of these words!
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星期一到六,天天 喜欢 你。
Chat about where friends study Chinese while exploring 哪儿 and 哪里 across Beijing and Shanghai. Practice asking “where”, talking about “here” and “there”, and using the modest reply 哪里哪里 to accept a compliment.
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北京人 喜欢 说“哪儿”,上海人 喜欢 说“哪里”。
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小米:北京人 喜欢 说“这儿”和“那儿”。
This is a short dialogue about a shopping trip. A woman buys many things, including food, drinks, furniture, and pet food, while her boyfriend reminds her not to overspend.
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我:“上个星期天,你说你 喜欢 他们的那个桌子和那个电脑椅。
In this dialogue, two people chat while waiting outside a cinema. You'll hear common phrases for talking about hobbies, sports, and movie preferences.
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A:你 喜欢 踢足球和打篮球吗?
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B:因为我不 喜欢 运动,所以这两个我都不 喜欢 。
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