How do you pronounce 一见钟情?

一见钟情 is pronounced as "yī jiàn zhōng qíng" in Mandarin Chinese.

一见钟情

Q: What does 一见钟情 mean?

一见钟情 (yī jiàn zhōng qíng) literally means "One glance, feelings concentrate" and metaphorically means "Love at first sight". It belongs to the Relationships & Character category of Chinese idioms.

Q: When is 一见钟情 used?

一见钟情 is used when He fell in love with her the moment he saw her..

一见钟情 (yī jiàn zhōng qíng) literally means “one glance, feelings concentrate” and expresses “love at first sight”. This idiom is used when describing situations involving relationships and character.

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Love at first sight

Pronunciation: yī jiàn zhōng qíng Literal meaning: One glance, feelings concentrate

Origin & Usage

This idiom describes at one (一) glance (见) feelings (情) concentrate (钟). It captures the experience of instant romantic attraction where love strikes at first sight. The phrase appeared in classical literature describing sudden, overwhelming romantic feelings. Modern usage describes love at first sight, the powerful experience of immediate, intense attraction that feels destined.

Examples

English: "He fell in love with her the moment he saw her."

Chinese: 他第一眼见到她就一见钟情。

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 一见钟情 mean in English?

一见钟情 (yī jiàn zhōng qíng) literally translates to “One glance, feelings concentrate” and is used to express “Love at first sight”. This Chinese idiom belongs to the Relationships & Character category.