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恋爱

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HSK 5

Meaning

  • (romantic) love

Definition

指男女之间互相爱慕并交往的过程。

Romantic love or dating between two people.

Usage

通常作为名词使用，也可作为动词（如“谈恋爱”），表示恋爱关系或恋爱行为。

Usually used as a noun, but also as a verb (e.g., '谈恋爱'), referring to a romantic relationship or the act of dating.

Examples

  • 1 他们正在热恋中。 (They are deeply in love.)
  • 2 我们已经恋爱三年了。 (We have been dating for three years.)
  • 3 恋爱是人生中美好的经历。 (Romantic love is a beautiful experience in life.)
  • 4 他第一次恋爱是在大学时期。 (His first romance was during college.)
  • 5 恋爱让人学会成长和包容。 (Romantic love teaches people to grow and be tolerant.)

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