谈恋爱

談戀愛

tán liàn'ài

verb

Meanings

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

Characters

to talk / engage in

Examples

HSK 1

我现在工作太忙，没时间谈恋爱。

Wǒ xiànzài gōngzuò tài máng, méi shíjiān tán liàn'ài.

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

HSK 3

你们谈恋爱多久了？

Nǐmen tán liàn'ài duōjiǔ le?

How long have you two been dating?

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