Meaning
有情 literally means 'having feelings' and describes someone who shows warmth, affection, or emotional depth. It often appears in literary or poetic contexts to praise someone's tender heart or capacity for love and compassion.
Usage
This word is more literary and emotional than everyday speech. It frequently appears in classical poetry, romantic contexts, and philosophical discussions about relationships. Native speakers use it to describe people who are caring and emotionally responsive, or to talk about sentient beings in Buddhist contexts.
Examples
- 01有情人终成眷属。.Lovers will finally get married.
- 02他对朋友一向有情有义。.He has always been loyal and caring toward his friends.
Characters
Common collocations
- 有情人lovers, people in love
- 有情有义loyal and righteous
- 一切有情all sentient beings
- 有情世界the world of sentient beings
Antonyms
Origin
Combines 有 (to have) with 情 (emotion/feeling). The term has been used in Chinese literature for centuries, particularly in poetry and Buddhist texts where 有情 refers to sentient beings who possess consciousness and emotions.