谈恋爱

談戀愛

tánliàn'ài

verb

Meanings

1 to be in a romantic relationship
2 to date
3 to go steady

Characters

to talk / engage in

Examples

你们谈恋爱多久了？

Nǐmen tánliàn'ài duōjiǔ le?

How long have you two been dating?

我现在工作太忙，没时间谈恋爱。

Wǒ xiànzài gōngzuò tài máng, méishíjiān tánliàn'ài.

I'm too busy with work right now to date anyone.

Tips

usage

Verb-object structure: 谈 can take an aspect marker between it and 恋爱 — 谈过恋爱 (have dated before), 谈了三年恋爱 (have been dating three years). Implies a serious, ongoing relationship; casual dating is closer to 约会.

Stroke Order

谈 tán

恋 liàn

爱 ài