情
emotion; favor; love; situation; reason
Meanings
6 senses · 30 examplesnoun
emotion; feeling; sentiment
Refers to general emotional states or interpersonal feelings.
He is full of passion for his hometown.
Warm friendship is a precious emotion.
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Gentle warmth brings peace of mind.
Facing separation, he showed his reluctant feelings.
A job without emotion will make people feel boring.
noun
favor; face;情面
Refers to interpersonal goodwill, mercy, or personal connections.
He is my old friend and helped me out out of goodwill.
We should show favor and not make things too difficult for him.
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He used his personal connections to get this spot.
I am really embarrassed to ask him for a favor.
This matter doesn't allow for personal favor; just follow the rules.
noun
romantic love; affection
Refers specifically to romantic or intimate love between two people.
The two of them are having a sweet romance.
He wrote a long love letter to his girlfriend.
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Sweet words between lovers can strengthen their relationship.
This film tells a love story that crosses national borders.
Their long-term romance finally came to fruition.
noun
lust; sexual desire
formalFormal or technical term referring to sexual desire or physiological sexual urges, often used in biological or literary contexts.
When spring arrives, animals will enter their mating season.
This medication can suppress emotional fluctuations during the mating period.
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Teenagers in puberty may have vague sexual desires.
Researchers are exploring the physiological mechanisms of the mating season.
Aphrodisiacs are often used in livestock farming.
noun
situation; condition; circumstance
Used to describe the state or status of something, often followed by a specific modifier.
The doctor is learning about the patient's condition.
The military must timely grasp the battlefield situation.
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Please tell me the real facts, don't hide anything.
The government is organizing rescue workers to respond to the disaster situation.
He reported the latest status of the project to us.
noun
reason; logic; sense
Refers to common sense, moral principles, or reasonable logic.
His approach is both legal and reasonable.
The request you made is not very reasonable.
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His words are unfeeling and hard to accept.
This matter should be prioritized both emotionally and logically.
The teacher's criticism was harsh but reasonable.