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    Referring to romantic love with 爱情 (àiqíng)

    Topic & Focus
    Wishes & Desires

    Structure

    Subject + 的 + 爱情

    Explanation

    爱情 (àiqíng) is a noun meaning "romantic love." Unlike 爱 (ài), which can refer to love in general, 爱情 specifically denotes romantic or passionate love between partners. It is often used in literary or emotional contexts to discuss relationships and romance.

    Examples

    • 他们的爱情故事感动了很多人。

      Tāmen de àiqíng gùshi gǎndòng le hěn duō rén.

      Their love story moved many people.

    • 真正的爱情是需要两个人共同经营的。

      Zhēnzhèng de àiqíng shì xūyào liǎng gè rén gòngtóng jīngyíng de.

      True love requires both people to work on it together.

    • 这部电影讲的是一段跨越时空的爱情。

      Zhè bù diànyǐng jiǎng de shì yī duàn kuàyuè shíkōng de àiqíng.

      This movie tells a love story that transcends time and space.

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