Definition
一往情深 is a four-character idiom (chengyu) meaning 'to be deeply and passionately devoted to someone or something.' The literal image is of emotions that run deep and unwavering. You can use it for romantic love, but also for a strong attachment to a hobby, place, or cause. It carries a literary, slightly formal tone — you wouldn't use it in casual small talk.
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to be deeply and passionately devoted (to a person, cause, or interest)
Examples
- 一往情深，。Tā duì yīnyuè yī wǎng, cóng xiǎo jiù lìzhì dāng yīnyuèjiā.He is deeply devoted to music and has aspired to be a musician since childhood.
- 一往情深，。Tā duì gùxiāng yī wǎng, měinián dōu yào huíqù kànkan.She has a deep passion for her hometown and goes back every year to visit.
- 一往情深，。Zhè duì liànrén yī wǎng, zhōngyú zǒu jìn le hūnyīn de diàntáng.This couple is passionately devoted to each other and finally entered the hall of marriage.
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