Usage note
享受表示感到快乐和满足。
Xiǎngshòu biǎoshì gǎndào kuàilè hé mǎnzú.
To enjoy means to feel happy and satisfied.
Context note
常用于描述休闲活动或美好时光。
Cháng yòng yú miáoshù xiūxián huódòng huò měihǎo shíguāng.
Often used to describe leisure activities or good times.
5 examples
我喜欢享受阳光。
wǒ xǐ huan xiǎng shòu yáng guāng。
I like to enjoy the sunshine.
他享受读书的乐趣。
tā xiǎng shòu dú shū de lè qù。
He enjoys the pleasure of reading.
我们享受美味的晚餐。
wǒ men xiǎng shòu měi wèi de wǎn cān。
We enjoy a delicious dinner.
她享受和朋友们一起玩。
tā xiǎng shòu hé péng yǒu men yì qǐ wán。
She enjoys playing with friends.
他们享受假期的快乐。
tā men xiǎng shòu jià qī de kuài lè。
They enjoy the happiness of the holiday.
5 mini stories
小红在花园里享受花香。
xiǎo hóng zài huā yuán lǐ xiǎng shòu huā xiāng。
Xiao Hong enjoys the fragrance of flowers in the garden.
爸爸享受周末的休息时间。
bà ba xiǎng shòu zhōu mò de xiū xi shí jiān。
Dad enjoys the rest time on weekends.
小狗享受在草地上奔跑。
xiǎo gǒu xiǎng shòu zài cǎo dì shàng bēn pǎo。
The puppy enjoys running on the grass.
我们享受一起唱歌的时光。
wǒ men xiǎng shòu yì qǐ chàng gē de shí guāng。
We enjoy the time singing together.
她享受画画时的安静。
tā xiǎng shòu huà huà shí de ān jìng。
She enjoys the quietness when drawing.
Mini dialogue
享受美食
A
我很享受妈妈做的饭。
Wǒ hěn xiǎngshòu māma zuò de fàn.
I really enjoy the food my mom makes.
B
我也是，特别好吃。
Wǒ yě shì, tèbié hǎochī.
Me too, it's especially delicious.
享受阳光
A
我们在公园里享受阳光吧。
Wǒmen zài gōngyuán lǐ xiǎngshòu yángguāng ba.
Let's enjoy the sunshine in the park.
B
好主意，今天天气真好。
Hǎo zhǔyi, jīntiān tiānqì zhēn hǎo.
Good idea, the weather is really nice today.
Related words and contrasts
similar
喜欢
xǐhuān
to like
喜欢 is more general, 享受 emphasizes savoring an experience.
opposite
受苦
shòukǔ
to suffer
受苦 means to endure hardship, opposite of enjoying.