钟情

鍾情

zhōngqíng

verb #18,117

Meanings

1 to fall in love
2 to be deeply devoted to (a person, art, etc.)

Characters

to concentrate; to focus (emotions)

feelings; love; emotion

Examples

HSK 1

她一见钟情，爱上了他。

Tā yíjiàn-zhōngqíng, àishàng le tā.

She fell in love with him at first sight.

HSK 7-9

他对中国古典音乐情有独钟。

Tā duì Zhōngguó gǔdiǎn yīnyuè qíngyǒu-dúzhōng.

He has a special devotion to Chinese classical music.

Tips

usage

Often seen in the idiom 一见钟情 = love at first sight. Can describe devotion to a person or a passion, such as art or music.

Stroke Order

钟 zhōng

情 qíng