Definition
This is a four-character idiom (chengyu) describing a couple whispering sweet nothings or being very affectionate in an intimate, lovey-dovey way. The phrase originates from classical Chinese, where 卿 was a term of endearment between lovers. It is typically used as a predicate, often with a light or playful tone, and can be slightly teasing.
r.f.
to bill and cooto be very much in lovewhispering sweet nothings
Examples
- 卿卿我我，。Gōngyuán lǐ nà duì qínglǚ yòu zài qīng qīng wǒ wǒ le, zhēn ràng rén xiànmù.That couple in the park is billing and cooing again — really enviable.
- 卿卿我我，。Tāmen jiéhūn zhème duō nián hái zhěngtiān qīng qīng wǒ wǒ de, gǎnqíng zhēn hǎo.They've been married for so many years and are still all lovey-dovey all day — their relationship is really good.
- 卿卿我我，。Bié zhǐ gù zhe qīng qīng wǒ wǒ, gāi tán zhèngshì le.Don't just focus on sweet talk — it's time to discuss business.
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