爱情

ài qíng
romantic love

他们之间的爱情经历了很多考验。

Their love has gone through many trials.


general

A deep, passionate, and enduring emotional bond between two people, typically involving romantic feelings and commitment.

爱情需要信任和理解。

Love requires trust and understanding.

她写了一本关于爱情的小说。

She wrote a novel about love.

In Chinese, '爱情' specifically refers to romantic love, distinct from familial or platonic love.

Collocations

爱情故事love story爱情电影romantic movie爱情诗love poem

Antonyms

Related Phrases

爱情长跑phrase
long-term romantic relationship
爱情保鲜phrase
keeping love fresh

Pro Tip

Romantic vs. General Love

'爱情' specifically refers to romantic love, while '爱' can be used more broadly for familial or platonic love.

Gold Rule

Context Matters

In Chinese, '爱情' is always romantic. For other types of love, use '爱' or specific terms like '亲情' (family love) or '友情' (friendship).

Word Origin

Composed of '爱' (ài, love) and '情' (qíng, emotion/feeling), emphasizing the emotional aspect of romantic love.

Usage Notes

In Chinese, '爱情' is distinct from '爱' (general love) and '友情' (friendship). It specifically denotes romantic love.

Word Breakdown

love
root
+
emotion/feeling
root
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