English–Chinese
“love at first sight” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinyī jiàn zhōng qíng
Example
他们在聚会上第一次见面就一见钟情。tā men zài jù huì shàng dì yí cì jiàn miàn jiù yí jiàn zhōng qíng
They fell in love at first sight when they first met at the party.
How to say “love at first sight” in Chinese
“Love at first sight” in Chinese is 一见钟情 (yī jiàn zhōng qíng).
A single encounter that sparks a strong personal attachment before familiarity grows.
Example sentences with 一见钟情
我对她一见钟情。wǒ duì tā yí jiàn zhōng qíng
I fell in love with her at first sight.
Tips for using 一见钟情
- The expression is person-centered and is not the usual choice for an instant preference for food, clothing, or another object.