Meaning
激情 refers to strong, intense emotions or passion, often associated with enthusiasm, excitement, or romantic feelings. The word combines 激 (to excite, stimulate) and 情 (emotion, feeling), literally meaning 'excited emotion.' It can describe both positive passionate engagement with activities and intense romantic or sexual feelings.
Usage
Used in both formal and informal contexts. Common in discussions about work enthusiasm, sports spirit, artistic passion, and romantic relationships. In some contexts, especially when referring to romantic or physical passion, it carries a more adult connotation. Often appears in motivational or inspirational contexts.
Examples
- 01他对音乐充满激情，每天练琴六个小时。, .He is full of passion for music and practices piano six hours every day.
- 02年轻人应该保持对生活的激情。.Young people should maintain their passion for life.
Characters
Common collocations
- 充满激情full of passion
- 激情四射radiating passion
- 工作激情passion for work
- 燃烧激情burning passion
Antonyms
Origin
Modern compound combining classical character 激 (originally depicting turbulent water, extending to mean 'stirred up') with 情 (emotion). The term became prevalent in the 20th century as Chinese vocabulary modernized.