verb, pronoun, adverb, punctuation · to have deep affection for someone or something; a feeling of strong constant affection

父母非常爱他们的孩子。

verb, adverb, proper name · to be fond of; to enjoy or have a preference for an activity or thing

他爱听古典音乐。

verb · to be inclined or prone to; to have a tendency for something to happen

这孩子爱发脾气。

noun, verb · in Confucianism, an altruistic, compassionate love or humanity towards others, serving as the fundamental moral principle.

儒家所说的爱，是以孝悌为基础的。