Chinese word

情侣

Pronunciation

Pinyinqíng lǚ

Meaning

  • nouncouple

Example

情侣在公园散步。qíng lǚ zài gōng yuán sàn bù

The couple is walking in the park.

Illustration for 情侣 (couple)

More examples

情侣在餐厅里低声说话。qíng lǚ zài cān tīng lǐ dī shēng shuō huà

The couple is speaking quietly in the restaurant.

Core concept

Two people whose romantic bond makes them a recognized pair.

Common phrases

  • 情侣关系qíng lǚ guān xì

    couple relationship

  • 情侣约会qíng lǚ yuē huì

    couple's date

  • 情侣分手qíng lǚ fēn shǒu

    couple's breakup

Similar words

恋人liàn rén: A romantic partner in a dating relationship.
伴侣bàn lǚ: A partner who shares a life with someone, with or without marriage.
夫妻fū qī: A husband and wife who are married to each other.
对象duì xiàng: A person viewed as a possible dating or marriage partner.

Definition in Chinese

指以恋爱为纽带组成的一对人，常用于描述两人的关系或作为商品、服务的标示。zhǐ yǐ liàn ài wèi niǔ dài zǔ chéng de yí duì rén cháng yòng yú miáo shù liǎng rén de guān xì huò zuò wéi shāng pǐn fú wù de biāo shì

Word origin

情 (qíng, "affection") combines with 侣 (lǚ, "companion") to show that the pair is defined by affection between companions.

Usage tips

  • English couple can refer to any two people or things that belong together, while this Chinese noun specifically points to romantic partners.

Opposites

Related words

  • 情侣装qíng lǚ zhuāngcouple outfitnoun
  • 情侣照qíng lǚ zhàocouple photonoun

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