情 (qíng) - feeling, emotion, sentiment, affection, situation, circumstances

情Tone 2

qíng ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

悦想

情 · qíng

feeling, emotion, sentiment, affection, situation, circumstances

feeling, emotion, sentiment, affection, situation, circumstances

Usage highlights

emotion/feelingsituation/circumstanceslove/affectionmoodcompassion/sympathysentiment

Synonyms

  • 感— feeling, sensation
  • 爱— love, affection
  • 心— heart, mind, feeling

Antonyms

  • 理— reason, principle
  • 法— law, method
  • 冷— cold, indifferent

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She expressed her feelings (感情) openly.
  • This is a special situation (情况).
  • They have deep affection (爱情) for each other.
  • Please show some compassion (同情).

Collocations

  • emotion/feeling(感情)
  • situation/circumstances(情况)
  • love/affection(爱情)
  • mood(心情)
  • compassion/sympathy(同情)
  • sentiment(情怀)

Idioms

  • Circumstances change with the passage of time(情随事迁)
  • Be unable to do anything about it(情非得已)
  • Favoritism and private considerations(情面难却)
  • Love at first sight(一见钟情)
  • Reason and emotion(情理)
  • Between feeling and reason(情与理)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese philosophy, 情 represents genuine human emotions and is often contrasted with 理 (reason/principles).
  • The character combines 心 (heart/mind) with 青 (blue/green), suggesting the 'blue of the heart' or natural emotions.
  • In Confucian thought, proper expression of 情 is essential for harmonious relationships and social order.
  • The concept of 人情 (human feelings) is central to Chinese social relationships and gift-giving culture.

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