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Chinese dictionary
v.spoil (a child); dote on (a child); pamper
不要溺爱子女！
Don't spoil your children!
他很溺爱孙女。
He dotes on his granddaughter.
你应该温柔地教导他，切不可溺爱他。
Teach him gently, but don't coddle him.
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Word usage
- Note"溺爱" is different from "宠爱". "宠爱" can be used for people and things; it can be used for derogation and praise. "溺爱" is generally only used for people, and is used for derogation.