爱惜 àixī to cherish
to cherish; to treasure; to use sparingly
How to remember 爱惜: 爱 love + 惜 pity = to cherish.
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How it is used
- To cherish and not waste - treat something as precious - 爱惜粮食 (àixī liángshí) to value food and not waste it, 爱惜时间 (àixī shíjiān) to make good use of time.
- Differs from 喜欢 (to like): 爱惜 is about protecting/using sparingly what you value, not emotional fondness.
- Objects are often resources, health, reputation, or belongings.