卿卿我我 (qīng qīng wǒ wǒ) — to bill and coo; to be very much in love, whispering sweet nothings
Definition
A literary, set-phrase idiom for lovers whispering sweet nothings and being lovey-dovey. Often used to tease a couple for being overly affectionate.
bound form
to bill and cooto be very much in lovewhispering sweet nothings
Examples
- 卿卿我我，。Gōng yuán lǐ nà duì qíng lǚ yòu zài qīng qīng wǒ wǒ le, zhēn ràng rén xiàn mù.That couple in the park is billing and cooing again — really enviable.
- 卿卿我我，。Tā men jié hūn zhè me duō nián hái zhěng tiān qīng qīng wǒ wǒ de, gǎn qíng zhēn hǎo.They've been married for so many years and are still all lovey-dovey all day — their relationship is really good.
- 卿卿我我，。Bié zhǐ gù zhe qīng qīng wǒ wǒ, gāi tán zhèng shì le.Don't just focus on sweet talk — it's time to discuss business.
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