cing4 bin3情變情变
Jyutpingcing4 bin3
Yalechìngh bin
Definition
Loss of love
colloquialemotionpeople
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the cooling of romantic affection rather than a sudden breakup or external conflict. It describes an internal shift in feelings where the spark or commitment is lost. This term is often used in gossip or when discussing the underlying cause of a separation.
Examples
keoi5 dei6 paak3 to1 gam3 noi6 zeoi3 gan6 hou2 ci5 cing4 bin3 zo2
佢哋拍拖咁耐，最近好似情變咗。
They have been dating for so long, but it seems their feelings have faded recently.
nei5 gok3 dak1 keoi5 dei6 hai6 mai6 cing4 bin3 aa4
你覺得佢哋係咪情變呀？
Do you think their relationship has gone cold?
Related words
Common phrases
gam2 cing4 bin3 daam6
感情變淡
feelings fading
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a simple argument or a fight, as it specifically refers to the erosion of feelings over time. It is not a synonym for breaking up, which is better expressed as 分手.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
