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情侣 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
情侣qínglǚsweetheartsHSK 7, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #5829, Very Hard
情侣qínglǚloversHSK 7, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #5829, Very Hard
qínglǚ(qing2lu:3)qing lu: T2
  1. 1sweethearts
  2. 2lovers
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March 24, 2026

情侣(情侶)qínglǚ(qing2lu:3)

情侣 (qínglǚ) refers to a couple in a romantic relationship, often translated as 'sweethearts' or 'lovers'. This term is commonly used in various contexts, such as discussing relationships, dating, and love, emphasizing the emotional bond between two people.

Strokes19Frequency#5829DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, discussing relationships and love can sometimes be more reserved than in Western contexts, making the term 情侣 significant in expressing a serious romantic connection without being overly explicit.

Memory tip

Think of 情 (qíng) as relating to feelings or emotions, and 侣 (lǚ) as a companion or partner. Imagine a pair of lovebirds (a couple) perched together, sharing their feelings, to remember that 情侣 means lovers.

Meanings of 情侣

qínglǚ(qing2lu:3)
1sweethearts
2lovers
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About 情侣

情侣Simplified
情侶Traditional
19Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

恋人 (liànrén) refers specifically to 'lover' and can imply a deeper or more serious commitment than 情侣 (qínglǚ), which is often used for couples in a broader sense.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 情侣 with 朋友 (péngyǒu), which means friends. 情侣 is more intimate and should be used in contexts that imply a romantic or serious relationship. Note that it is informal and typically used in casual conversations.

HSK Study Tips

While 情侣 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it connects to HSK Level 2 and 3 words related to emotions (like 爱 (ài) for love) and relationships. Students should focus on understanding the emotional nuance in relationships when using this term.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 情侣 to refer to platonic relationships. For example, saying '我们是情侣,但没有浪漫关系' (We are lovers, but have no romantic relationship) is contradictory. Instead, use 朋友 in such cases.

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Component Characters

情qíngfeeling
HSK 711 strokes忄
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侣lǚcompanion
8 strokes亻
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How to say sweethearts in Chinese

“sweethearts” in Chinese is情侣qínglǚ

情侣 (qínglǚ) refers to a couple in a romantic relationship, often translated as 'sweethearts' or 'lovers'. This term is commonly used in various contexts, such as discussing relationships, dating, and love, emphasizing the emotional bond between two people.

When to use 情侣

Be careful not to confuse 情侣 with 朋友 (péngyǒu), which means friends. 情侣 is more intimate and should be used in contexts that imply a romantic or serious relationship. Note that it is informal and typically used in casual conversations.

情侣 or something close to it

恋人 (liànrén) refers specifically to 'lover' and can imply a deeper or more serious commitment than 情侣 (qínglǚ), which is often used for couples in a broader sense.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly use 情侣 to refer to platonic relationships. For example, saying '我们是情侣,但没有浪漫关系' (We are lovers, but have no romantic relationship) is contradictory. Instead, use 朋友 in such cases.

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No, 情侣 specifically denotes a romantic relationship, while 朋友 refers to friends.

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