一见钟情
他们一见钟情，很快就结婚了。
They fell in love at first sight and got married quickly.
To fall in love immediately upon meeting someone for the first time, often with a sense of destiny or strong emotional connection.
她一见钟情于那个陌生人，尽管他们刚刚认识。
She fell in love at first sight with the stranger, even though they had just met.
电影里的男主角和女主角一见钟情，展开了一段浪漫的故事。
In the movie, the male and female leads fell in love at first sight and began a romantic story.
This idiom emphasizes the sudden and intense nature of the attraction, often implying a deep emotional or even fated connection.
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Pro Tip
Romantic Connotation
This idiom is primarily used in romantic contexts, though it can sometimes describe a strong immediate liking for non-romantic things.
Gold Rule
Literal vs. Figurative
While the literal translation is 'one see clock emotion,' the idiom means 'love at first sight.' Avoid translating it word-for-word.
Word Origin
The idiom combines the characters 一 (one), 见 (see), 钟 (clock, implying immediate), and 情 (feeling/emotion), suggesting an instant emotional connection upon meeting someone.
Usage Notes
This idiom is commonly used in romantic contexts to describe an immediate and intense attraction. It can also be used metaphorically to describe an immediate liking for something non-romantic, though this is less common.