soeng1 lyun2相戀相恋

Jyutpingsoeng1 lyun2

Yalesēung lyún

動詞Rare

Definition

To be in love with each other.

neutralpeopleemotion

How it's used

Carries a slightly formal or literary tone compared to the more common spoken expression 拍拖. While 拍拖 focuses on the act of dating or being in a relationship, 相戀 emphasizes the mutual emotional bond and the state of being in love. It is frequently found in written media, song lyrics, or when narrating a romantic history rather than describing casual dating.

Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋soeng1相lyun2戀zo2咗hou2好noi6耐，gam2感cing4情hou2好wan2穩ding6定。

They have been in love for a long time and their relationship is very stable.

nei5你dei6哋hai6係gei2幾si4時hoi1開ci2始soeng1相lyun2戀㗎？

When did you two start falling in love?

Common phrases

soeng1相lyun2戀do1多nin4年

to have been in love for many years

hoi1開ci2始soeng1相lyun2戀

to start a romantic relationship

Common mistake

Avoid using this in casual conversation when asking someone if they are dating, as it sounds overly dramatic or like a line from a novel. Use 拍拖 instead for everyday social interactions.