English–Chinese
“secret crush” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinàn liàn
Example
他心里有个暗恋的人。tā xīn lǐ yǒu gè àn liàn de rén
There is someone he has a secret crush on.
How to say “secret crush” in Chinese
“Secret crush” in Chinese is 暗恋 (àn liàn).
A quiet one-sided attachment that stays inside the admirer instead of becoming an openly shared romance.
Example sentences with 暗恋
很多人小时候都有过暗恋的经历。hěn duō rén xiǎo shí hòu dōu yǒu guò àn liàn de jīng lì
Many people had a secret crush when they were young.
Tips for using 暗恋
- In relationship conversations, this word suits feelings that exist before a clear confession or mutual relationship, rather than an established romance.