Definition
旧情 (jiù qíng) is a noun that refers to lingering feelings from a past relationship or friendship. It often carries a romantic connotation, especially in the common phrase 旧情复燃 (rekindle old flames), but it can also describe goodwill or affection from a past friendship. The word is typically used in contexts where someone acts out of a sense of past connection.
n.
old flamelingering romantic feelings from a past relationshipformer friendshippast goodwill
Examples
- ，旧情。Tāmen fēnshǒu duō nián, dàn jiù qíng hái zài.They broke up years ago, but old feelings still remain.
- 旧情，。Tā niàn jí jiù qíng, bāng le tā yì bǎ.Out of their former friendship, he gave her a helping hand.
- 旧情，。Liǎng rén jiù qíng fùrán, juédìng fùhūn.The two rekindled their old flame and decided to remarry.
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