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情 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
情qíngfeelingHSK 7, n, 11 strokes, radical 忄, rank #796, Hard
情qíngemotionHSK 7, n, 11 strokes, radical 忄, rank #796, Hard
情qíngpassionHSK 7, n, 11 strokes, radical 忄, rank #796, Hard
情qíngsituationHSK 7, n, 11 strokes, radical 忄, rank #796, Hard
情qíngemotion, feeling, sentimentHSK 7, n, 11 strokes, radical 忄, rank #796, Hard
qíng(qing2) T2
  1. 1feeling
  2. 2emotion
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March 24, 2026
情qíng(qing2)

The character 情 (qíng) primarily refers to feelings or emotions, encompassing everything from love and affection to mood and sentiment. It is commonly used in various contexts, such as describing one's emotional state or discussing interpersonal relationships. Additionally, it can denote situations or circumstances, particularly those that evoke strong feelings.

Strokes11Radical忄Frequency#796DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 情 is deeply embedded in literature and art, often representing the intricate dynamics of human relationships. It is also significant during festivals, where expressions of love and affection are culturally celebrated.

Memory Tip

Imagine a heart (情) filled with various colors representing different emotions like love, joy, and sadness. The character has a component that resembles a heart, reminding you of feelings, while the 'qing' sound can be associated with 'cling'—clinging to emotions.

Meanings of 情

qíng(qing2)
1feeling
2emotion
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About 情

情Simplified
11Strokes
忄Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#796Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 情

Quick Contrast

情 (qíng) vs 感 (gǎn) — use 情 when emphasizing emotions or feelings, while 感 is more about perception or sensation.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a heart (情) filled with various colors representing different emotions like love, joy, and sadness. The character has a component that resembles a heart, reminding you of feelings, while the 'qing' sound can be associated with 'cling'—clinging to emotions.

Usage Notes

情 can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but it often appears in emotional discussions. Be cautious with tone, as mispronouncing it can change the meaning (e.g., 情 qíng vs. 青 qīng). Common collocations include '感情' (gǎnqíng, feelings) and '情况' (qíngkuàng, situation).

HSK Study Tips

While 情 is not explicitly listed in HSK levels, it is foundational for language learners as it appears in many phrases and compounds. Students should focus on its usage in emotional expressions and situations, connecting it with other emotion-related vocabulary.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 情 is deeply embedded in literature and art, often representing the intricate dynamics of human relationships. It is also significant during festivals, where expressions of love and affection are culturally celebrated.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 情 (qíng) with 青 (qīng), which means 'green' or 'youth.' For example, saying '青感' instead of '情感' (feelings) is incorrect; it should be '情感' (qínggǎn).

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Etymology of 情

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 忄 represents the meaning and 青 represents the sound.

Memory Hint

heart

Semantic (meaning)忄
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Phonetic (sound)青
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 情?

Decomposition of 情

IDS Structure⿰忄青
情Full Character
=
忄xin1
left
青Qing1
right
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Which of these is a component of 情?

Write 情

情

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Grammar Patterns of 情

情 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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Exercise 1 of 4

Complete the Sentence

她对顾客非常热____。

She is very warm towards customers.

Example Sentences for 情 (10)

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1
我无权安排这些事情。

wǒ wú quán ān pái zhè xiē shì qíng。

It is not for me to arrange such matters.
2
她从未放弃过探究我内心深处情感的尝试。

tā cóng wèi fàng qì guò tàn jiū wǒ nèi xīn shēn chǔ qíng gǎn de cháng shì。

She never abandoned her attempts to plumb my innermost emotions.
3
至少白天我还有别的事情要做。

zhì shǎo bái tiān wǒ huán yǒu bié de shì qíng yào zuò。

I had other matters to occupy me, during the day at least.
4
她转身望着我，脸上带着期待的表情。

tā zhuǎn shēn wàng zháo wǒ， ， liǎn shàng dài zháo qī dài de biǎo。

She turned to me with an expectant look on her face.
5
埃勒里的归来可以驱散一些抑郁的情绪。

āi lè lǐ de guī lái kě yǐ qū sàn yī xiē yì yù de qíng xù。

Ellery's return will help to chase away some of the gloom.
6
有时事情并不像我们认为的那样发展。

yǒu shí shì qíng bìng bù xiàng wǒ mén rèn wéi de nà yàng fā zhǎn。

Sometimes things don't turn out the way we think they're going to.
7
这样的地产是否可获得大笔收益还要视具体情形而定。

zhè yàng de dì chǎn shì fǒu kě huò dé dà bǐ shōu yì huán yào shì jù tǐ qíng xíng ér dìng。

Whether such properties are a good deal will depend on individual situations.
8
将出现极左或极右的情况。

jiāng chū xiàn jí zuǒ huò jí yòu de qíng kuàng。

There will be a radical swing to the right or the left.
9
“我告诉过你普雷斯克毫不知情的，”肯普颇为不耐烦地说道。

“ “ wǒ gào sù guò nǐ pǔ léi sī kè háo bù zhī qíng，” de ，” kěn pǔ pō wéi bù nài fán dì。

"I told you Preskel had no idea," remarked Kemp with some asperity.
10
咱们先坐下来，然后你把事情告诉我。

zán mén xiān zuò xià lái， ， rán hòu nǐ bǎ shì qíng gào sù。

Let's sit down and then you can say what's up.
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It is not for me to arrange such matters.

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Cultural Notes for 情

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, the concept of 情 is deeply embedded in literature and art, often representing the intricate dynamics of human relationships. It is also significant during festivals, where expressions of love and affection are culturally celebrated.

Word Family of 情

Words Containing This Character20
事情shìqingaffair
情况qíngkuàngcircumstances情況
情qíngfeeling
爱情àiqíngromance愛情
心情xīnqíngmood
感情gǎnqíngemotion
情绪qíngxùmood情緒
表情biǎoqíngexpression
热情rèqíngcordial熱情
情报qíngbàoinformation情報
激情jīqíngpassion
情感qínggǎnfeeling
行情hángqíngmarket price
情人qíngrénlover
情形qíngxingcircumstances
同情tóngqíngsympathy
情节qíngjiéplot情節
病情bìngqíngstate of an illness
尽情jìnqíngas much as one likes盡情
情侣qínglǚlovers情侶
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Compound Meaning

What does 事情 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 情

Common phrases include '感情' (gǎnqíng, feelings) and '情绪' (qíngxù, emotions).