cing4 bin3情變情变
Jyutpingcing4 bin3
Yalechìhng bin
Definition
Of romantic feelings, to fade or deteriorate.
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
They have been dating for so long, but it seems their feelings have faded recently.
Do you think their relationship has gone cold?
Related words
Common phrases
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.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
