爱心 àixīn compassion
compassion; kindness; care for others; love; charity (bazaar, golf day etc); heart (the symbol ♥)
How to remember 爱心: 爱 love + 心 heart = compassion.
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How it is used
- Abstract noun for compassion/kindness toward others, not romantic love.
- Common set phrases: 有爱心 (be caring/compassionate), 爱心捐赠 (charity donation), 献爱心 (show compassion, e.g. by donating).
- 她是一个很有爱心的人 (tā shì yīgè hěn yǒu àixīn de rén) - She's a very compassionate person.
- Do not confuse with 爱情 (àiqíng), which is specifically romantic love.