传情

傳情

chuánqíng

verb #36,310

Meanings

1 to convey one's affection
2 to send amorous signals
3 to flirt with the eyes

Characters

to pass on, transmit

feeling, affection

Examples

她用眼神向他传情。

Tā yòng yǎnshén xiàng tā chuánqíng.

She conveyed her feelings to him with her eyes.

古人常借诗词传情。

Gǔrén cháng jiè shīcí chuánqíng.

Ancients often borrowed poetry to express their love.

Tips

culture

The set phrase 眉目传情 'eyebrows and eyes convey affection' captures the classic Chinese idea of communicating love through looks rather than words. Standard register in fiction and lyrics.

Stroke Order

传 chuán

情 qíng