huk6 oi3酷愛酷爱
Jyutpinghuk6 oi3
Yalehuhk oi
Definition
To love ardently; to be extremely fond of or passionate about.
writtenemotiondaily actions
How it's used
酷愛 is a formal term that sits awkwardly in casual conversation, where speakers almost always prefer 鍾意 or 好鍾意. Using it in daily speech can sound overly dramatic or like someone reading from a book. It is best reserved for written contexts, formal presentations, or when emphasizing an intense, almost obsessive passion for a specific hobby or pursuit.
Examples
He loves watching movies so much that he goes almost every day.
Do you really love this style of music?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often use 酷愛 as a direct synonym for 鍾意, but it carries a much stronger intensity and a formal register. It is not suitable for everyday likes like food or simple activities, as it implies a deep, enduring devotion rather than a casual preference.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
- Possession (嘅)How to say my, your, and his, and how to link a describing word to a noun, all with the little word 嘅 (ge3).
