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宠爱 (chǒng ài): to dote on sb

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: to dote on sb
Characters: 2
Part of speech: verb
HSK level: HSK 7

Full definitions

to dote on sb

Chinese explanation

对某人特别喜爱，处处顺着、护着，含过分娇惯的意思，多用于长辈对晚辈或恋人或主人对宠物
也可泛指受到特别的偏爱和优待。

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Character breakdown

HSK 7

to love

HSK 1

to love

Example sentences

Parents always dote on the youngest child.

He dotes on his wife very much and never lets her do housework.

Grandparents dote on their grandson and often buy him toys.

She is spoiled because her family dotes on her too much.

This puppy is doted on by its owner and eats its fill every day.

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