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

HSK 5
Nǐmen tán liàn'ài duōjiǔ le?
How long have you two been dating?
HSK 5
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 - 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

tán
liàn
ài