偷情 (tōu qíng) — to have a clandestine love affair (typically extramarital)
Definition
A verb meaning to carry on a secret romantic or sexual affair, usually extramarital. Implies the relationship itself is the focus, not a single act — distinct from 出轨, which emphasizes the moral/infidelity violation.
verb
to have a clandestine love affair (typically extramarital)
Examples
- 偷情。Tā yīn wèi tōu qíng ér shī qù le jiā tíng.He lost his family because of a secret affair.
- 。Tā gēn nà ge tóng shì tōu guò yí cì qíng.She had a clandestine affair with that colleague once.
- 。Tā men tōu tōu qíng le liǎng nián cái bèi fā xiàn.They had been having a secret affair for two years before they were found out.
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