ưa thích
Definition
- Verb:
- To like, to be fond of, to have a preference for: This is the most common and general meaning. It indicates a positive feeling or inclination towards a person, thing, or activity. It is stronger than simple acknowledgment ("biết") but can be slightly less intense than "yêu" (to love).
- To enjoy, to take pleasure in: This meaning emphasizes the act of deriving satisfaction or happiness from something.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Tôi ưa thích âm nhạc cổ điển. (I like classical music.)
- Cô ấy ưa thích sự tĩnh lặng của vùng nông thôn. (She enjoys the quiet of the countryside.)
- Anh ấy ưa thích làm vườn vào cuối tuần. (He is fond of gardening on weekends.)
Advanced Usage
- "ưa thích" as a noun modifier: While primarily a verb, "ưa thích" can function adjectivally before a noun to mean "favorite" or "preferred."
- Đây là món ăn ưa thích của tôi. (This is my favorite dish.)
- Thể loại phim ưa thích của anh ấy là khoa học viễn tưởng. (His preferred movie genre is science fiction.)
Variants and Related Words
Ưa (v): to like, to be partial to. Often used interchangeably with "ưa thích" but can sound slightly more casual or colloquial.
- Nó không ưa ăn rau. (He doesn't like eating vegetables.)
Thích (v): to like. This is the most common and neutral word for "to like." "Ưa thích" often combines and reinforces the meaning of both "ưa" and "thích."
Yêu thích (v): to love, to adore. This term expresses a stronger degree of affection and preference than "ưa thích."
Synonyms
- Like: to find agreeable or enjoyable.
- Be fond of: to have affection or tenderness for.
- Enjoy: to take pleasure in.
- Prefer: to like better or value more highly.
Related Idioms
- Của ưa thích: a beloved or cherished possession.
- Chiếc đồng hồ đó là của ưa thích của ông tôi. (That watch is my grandfather's cherished possession.)