情丝 (qíng sī) — lingering affection; (lit.) threads of emotion

Definition

Literary word for 'lingering affection' — an image of emotion as fine threads binding the heart. Strongly tied to love and nostalgia in writing, not everyday speech.

noun

lingering affection(lit.) threads of emotion

Measure word · 根

Examples

情丝。
Tā de xīn zhōng chōng mǎn le duì gù xiāng de qíng sī.
Her heart is full of lingering affection for her hometown.
情丝。
Zhè shǒu shī biǎo dá le shī rén duì ài ren de qíng sī.
This poem expresses the poet's deep affection for his beloved.
情丝。
Tā men zhī jiān de qíng sī nán yǐ gē shě.
The lingering feelings between them are hard to give up.

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