Definition
绝情 is a stative verb describing someone who deliberately cuts off emotional ties, often in a romantic context. It's stronger than 无情 ('heartless') because it implies a conscious decision to end affection or act without mercy. You'll hear it in breakup scenarios or when someone shows no compassion after a close relationship.
s.v.
(stative verb) heartlessruthless (especially by severing emotional ties)
Examples
- 绝情，。Tā tíchū fēnshǒu de shíhou fēicháng jué qíng, lián yí jù jiěshì dōu méiyǒu.He was absolutely heartless when he broke up with her — didn't even offer a single explanation.
- 绝情。Zhè zhǒng jué qíng de xíngwéi ràng tā chèdǐ xīn suì le.This kind of ruthless behavior completely broke her heart.
- ，绝情。Bié kàn tā shuō de qīngsōng, qíshí tā bìng bú shì yí ge jué qíng de rén.Don't let his casual tone fool you — he's not really a heartless person.
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