cing4 seon3情信
Jyutpingcing4 seon3
Yalechìhng seun
Definition
Love letter; a letter expressing love to a crush or lover.
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How it's used
Writing physical letters to express affection is increasingly rare in the digital age, so this term often carries a nostalgic or slightly old fashioned tone. It is specifically used for romantic declarations rather than general correspondence between friends or family. In modern contexts, people are far more likely to use messaging apps to send similar sentiments, though the term remains well understood.
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fung1封fūngExamples
Did you ever write love letters when you were small?
He hid the love letter inside his school bag.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 情書, which is the standard written term. While 情信 is perfectly acceptable in speech, you will almost always see 情書 in books or formal writing.
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