爱情

• Pinyin: ài qíng
• Hanzi breakdown: 爱 (ài) — love; 情 (qíng) — feeling, emotion, sentiment

Meaning

Romantic love. Refers specifically to romantic love between partners, distinct from familial love or friendship.

Distinct from 亲情 (familial love) and 友情 (friendship). Commonly used in literature, film, and everyday conversation about relationships.

Examples

1. 他们的爱情故事感动了很多人。 Their love story moved many people.
2. 真正的爱情需要耐心和理解。 True romantic love requires patience and understanding.
3. 她在电影里找到了关于爱情的答案。 She found answers about love in the film.

Usage Guide

Context: relationships, literature, films, personal conversation

Tone: emotional, heartfelt

Do Say

• 他们的爱情很甜蜜。(Their romance is very sweet.)
• 爱情需要双方的努力。(Love requires effort from both sides.)

Don't Say

• Do not confuse 爱情 with 爱好 (hobby/interest) — 爱情 is strictly romantic love, not a general liking.

Origin & History

Compound of 爱 (to love) and 情 (feeling, emotion). The compound became standard in modern Mandarin to denote romantic love specifically.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal