心爱 xīn’ài beloved
How to remember 心爱: 心 heart + 爱 love = beloved.
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How it is used
- Beloved / dearly cherished (attributive): 心爱的人 (xīn'ài de rén) one's beloved, 心爱的礼物 (a treasured gift).
- Marks something/someone deeply loved and precious to the speaker.
- Always before the noun it modifies; warm, affectionate register.