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爱不释手

ài bù shì shǒu
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Rare

Definitions

  1. 1. to love sth too much to part with it (idiom); to fondle admiringly

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Usage notes

Common mistakes

Used for objects, not people. Saying 我对他爱不释手 is incorrect; use 我喜欢他 instead.

Cultural notes

Reflects a cultural appreciation for cherished objects, often used for books, art, or gadgets.

Example Sentences

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他对这本书 爱不释手 。
He loves this book so much he can't put it down.
爱不释手
Source: Tatoeba.org (ID 4063525)

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Child Words of 爱不释手

不
bù

no; not so

爱
ài

to love; to be fond of; to like

手
shǒu

hand

释
shì

to explain

释手
shì shǒu

to let go