Definition
动情 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning to become emotionally stirred, often in a romantic or sexual context. The verb 动 and the noun 情 can split when inserting aspect markers or modifiers, e.g., 动了情 ('became emotionally stirred'). It covers both emotional attachment and sexual arousal depending on the context.
v.o.
to become emotionally stirredto be moved (romantically or emotionally)to have one's sexual passions aroused
Examples
- 动情。Tā duì tā dòng qíng le.He became emotionally attached to her.
- 。Tā kàn le nà bù diànyǐng hòu dòng le qíng.After watching that movie, he was emotionally stirred.
- 动情。Liǎng rén hěn kuài jiù dòng qíng le.The two quickly became emotionally involved.
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