ci1 cing4癡情痴情
Jyutpingci1 cing4
Yalechī chìhng
Definition
Infatuated, madly in love, or obsessed to the point of losing one's reason.
colloquialemotionpeople
How it's used
Carries a slightly negative or cautionary nuance in modern usage, often implying that the person is being obsessive or losing their sense of self. While it can describe a deep, romantic devotion, it is frequently used to describe someone who is being clingy or ignoring reality. It is distinct from the more positive or neutral term 鍾意, as it focuses on the intensity and potential lack of control in the relationship.
Examples
He is so infatuated with that girl, waiting for her downstairs every day.
Do you really have to be so infatuated? They don't even like you.
Related words
Common phrases
a hopeless romantic
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe healthy, balanced love, as it implies an unhealthy level of attachment. It is not a compliment to tell someone they are 癡情 unless you are specifically commenting on their extreme, perhaps irrational, dedication.
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