调情 (tiáo qíng) — to flirt
Definition
调情 (tiáoqíng) is an intransitive verb meaning 'to flirt' — light, playful romantic interaction. It focuses on the behavior itself, not deep attraction (unlike 恋爱).
verb
to flirt
Examples
- 调情。Tā zài gēn nà ge nǚ hái tiáo qíng.He is flirting with that girl.
- 。Tā zhī diào guò yí cì qíng.He only flirted once.
- 调情。Bú yào suí biàn gēn bié rén tiáo qíng.Don't just flirt with anyone.
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