恋情 (liàn qíng) — romantic love; love affair
Definition
恋情 (liànqíng) is a more formal, literary word for a romantic relationship, often used in writing or headlines. Unlike 爱情 (abstract 'love/romance' as a feeling), 恋情 refers to the relationship itself, with a specific partner.
noun
romantic lovelove affair
Examples
- 恋情。Zhè duàn liàn qíng chí xù le sān nián.This romantic relationship lasted three years.
- 恋情。Tā de liàn qíng gù shi gǎn dòng le hěn duō rén.Her love story moved many people.
- 恋情。Tā men gōng kāi le liàn qíng.They made their romantic relationship public.
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