情有独钟 (qíng yǒu dú zhōng) — to have a special fondness for something; to be particularly devoted to
Definition
A set phrase meaning one's heart is fixed on one thing — 'to have a special fondness for.' Usually takes 对 + object and implies devotion, not just liking.
verb
to have a special fondness for somethingto be particularly devoted to
Examples
- 情有独钟。Tā duì zhōng guó chuán tǒng wén huà qíng yǒu dú zhōng.He has a special fondness for traditional Chinese culture.
- ，情有独钟。Zài xǔ duō yán sè zhōng, tā duì lán sè qíng yǒu dú zhōng.Among many colors, she has a particular fondness for blue.
- 情有独钟，。Zhè jiā cān tīng de cài wǒ qíng yǒu dú zhōng, měi gè yuè dōu yào lái yí cì.I have a special fondness for the dishes at this restaurant; I come once a month.
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