深情

• Pinyin: shēn qíng
• Hanzi breakdown: 深 = 氵+ 罙 (deep water); 情 = 忄+ 青 (heart's expression)

Meaning

Deep affection; profound love. As an adjective, deeply affectionate or sentimental.

Describes intense emotional attachment or tender feelings, often in romantic or familial contexts. Used for heartfelt expressions, devoted relationships, or artistic works conveying strong emotion.

Examples

1. 他用深情的目光注视着妻子。 He looked at his wife with deep affection.
2. 这首歌曲充满了对故乡的深情。 This song is filled with deep affection for one’s hometown.
3. 她深情地回忆起与母亲共度的时光。 She fondly recalled the time she spent with her mother.

Usage Guide

Context: relationships, literature, art

Tone: emotional

Do Say

• 他对父母怀有深情厚谊。(He has deep affection for his parents.)
• 演员用深情的表演打动了观众。(The actor moved the audience with his deeply emotional performance.)

Don't Say

• 我深情这个电影 — use 喜欢 or 感动 for liking/being moved by a film

Origin & History

深 (deep) + 情 (emotion/feeling)

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal