Definition
痴情 is a noun describing a deep, often unreasoning, infatuation or devotion — typically one-sided and steadfast to the point of appearing foolish. The word carries a romantic and slightly tragic flavor; you will often see it as an object (一片痴情 'a wholehearted devotion') or in a predicate-like construction with 很 (他很痴情 'he is very devoted'). It's more than simple 'infatuation' — it implies loyalty through difficulty or rejection.
n.
deepunreasoning devotion or infatuation (often unrequited)
Examples
- 痴情。Tā duì tā de chī qíng ràng wǒ hěn gǎndòng.His infatuation with her really moved me.
- 痴情。Tā de chī qíng zuìzhōng méiyǒu huàn lái huíbào.His deep devotion never got any return in the end.
- 痴情。Zhè bù xiǎoshuō jiǎng de shì yí ge niánqīngrén de chī qíng gùshi.This novel tells the story of a young person's infatuation.
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