谈恋爱

談戀愛
tánliàn'ài
verb

Meanings

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

Examples

Nǐmen tán liàn'ài duō jiǔ le?
How long have you two been dating?
Wǒ xiànzài gōngzuò tài máng, méi shíjiān tán liàn'ài.
I'm too busy with work right now to date anyone.

Tips

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

Stroke Order

tán
liàn
ài