情有独钟

情有獨鍾

qíngyǒudúzhōng

idiom #21,126

Meanings

1 to have a special fondness for
2 to be particularly devoted to
3 to have a unique affection for

Characters

feeling; emotion; affection

solely; uniquely; alone

to be infatuated with; bell

Examples

他对古典音乐情有独钟。

Tā duì gǔdiǎn yīnyuè qíng yǒu dú zhōng.

He has a special passion for classical music.

她对这个城市情有独钟，每年都会回来。

Tā duì zhège chéngshì qíng yǒu dú zhōng, měi nián dōu huì huí lái.

She has a special fondness for this city and comes back every year.

Tips

memory

情 (feeling/emotion) + 有 (to have) + 独 (uniquely/solely) + 钟 (to be infatuated with). Your feelings are uniquely drawn — like a bell that only rings for one thing.

Stroke Order

情 qíng

有 yǒu

独 dú

钟 zhōng