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The word "恋爱" is formed by combining the character "恋", meaning to feel romantic attachment or longing, with the character "爱", meaning love or affection; together they constitute a compound word that specifically denotes romantic love or the state of being in love.

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他们在恋爱。

Tāmen zài liàn'ài.

They are in love.

她恋爱了很久。

Tā liàn'ài le hěn jiǔ.

She has been in love for a long time.

大学生活中恋爱很常见。

Dàxué shēnghuó zhōng liàn'ài hěn chángjiàn.

Love is common in college life.

恋爱需要双方共同努力。

Liàn'ài xūyào shuāngfāng gòngtóng nǔlì.

Love requires mutual effort from both parties.

如果恋爱中遇到问题，应该及时沟通。

Rúguǒ liàn'ài zhōng yùdào wèntí, yīnggāi jíshí gōutōng.

If you encounter problems in a relationship, you should communicate promptly.

Word Definition - 恋爱

liàn ài (romantic) love; in love; to have an affair

Individual Character Details

恋 liàn
爱 ài