Teacher: Xiang can only be used with verbs. Wo xiang kan shu. I like to read books. Yao can be used with verbs or nouns. Wo yao he cha, I want to drink tea, or wo yao yi bei cha, I want a cup of tea.
Student: Can you also use xihuan?
Teacher: No, xihuan expresses feelings, not desires. So you could say, wo xihuan ni -- I like you -- but it would be
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