Chinese word

情怀

Pronunciation

Pinyinqíng huái

Meaning

  • nounattachment

Example

很多人对家乡有特殊的情怀。hěn duō rén duì jiā xiāng yǒu tè shū de qíng huái

Many people have a special attachment to their hometown.

Illustration for 情怀 (attachment)

More examples

他很有情怀，喜欢收藏老照片。tā hěn yǒu qíng huái xǐ huān shōu cáng lǎo zhào piān

He is very sentimental and likes to collect old photos.

Core concept

A feeling carried through time, with affection for what something represents as much as for the thing itself.

Common phrases

  • 家乡情怀jiā xiāng qíng huái

    attachment to one's hometown

  • 历史情怀lì shǐ qíng huái

    historical sentiment

  • 艺术情怀yì shù qíng huái

    artistic sentiment

Similar words

情感qíng gǎn: An inner feeling or emotion that arises toward a person, thing, or event.
思念sī niàn: A longing for someone far away or for something from the past.
怀旧huái jiù: A nostalgic feeling for earlier times or past experiences.

Definition in Chinese

对某人或某事怀有长期的温暖感情，常含怀念、依恋或理想化的成分。duì mǒu rén huò mǒu shì huái yǒu cháng qī de wēn nuǎn gǎn qíng cháng hán huái niàn yī liàn huò lí xiǎng huà de chéng fèn

Word origin

情 (qíng, "feeling") + 怀 (huái, "to hold in the heart") presents emotion as something carried within, giving the compound its lasting and sometimes idealized quality.

Usage tips

  • It usually suits thoughtful descriptions more than quick reports of a passing mood, which helps explain why it is common in reflective comments about communities, traditions, and personal values.

Other meanings

  • emotionnoun

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