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“sweet talk” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinqíng huà

Example

她不信他的情话。tā bú xìn tā de qíng huà

She doesn't believe his sweet talk.

Illustration for 情话 (sweet talk)

How to say “sweet talk” in Chinese

“Sweet talk” in Chinese is 情话 (qíng huà).

Affectionate or flirtatious language used to make romantic interest felt.

Full entry for 情话: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 情话

男朋友总喜欢当着大家说情话。nán péng yǒu zǒng xǐ huān dāng zhe dà jiā shuō qíng huà

Her boyfriend always likes to say sweet things in front of everyone.

Tips for using 情话

  • In everyday Chinese, the word can describe sincere affection as well as polished lines meant to charm someone, so context and tone show whether the speaker sounds heartfelt or merely flattering.

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