English–Chinese
“first love” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinchū liàn
Example
他一直忘不了初恋。tā yì zhí wàng bù liǎo chū liàn
He still cannot forget his first love.
How to say “first love” in Chinese
“First love” in Chinese is 初恋 (chū liàn).
The first strong romantic feeling, whether or not it grows into a lasting relationship.
Example sentences with 初恋
回忆起初恋时，她会笑。huí yì qǐ chū liàn shí tā huì xiào
When she recalls her first love, she smiles.
Tips for using 初恋
- The noun can describe a first-love experience or the person associated with it, so surrounding verbs and nouns usually show which meaning is intended.