Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill) Love Life Chinese (Crush, date, pursue…)
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Feb 23, 2026 Short Chinese lessons on romantic vocabulary and slang. Learn phrases for secret crushes, saying someone is your type, and how to talk about dating. Practice verbs for pursuing someone and confessing feelings. Clear examples and quick review to help you use these expressions in conversation.
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Meaning And Usage Of 暗恋 For Secret Crushes
- The phrase 暗恋 means having a secret crush and literally combines 'secret' and 'like'.
- Karen gives examples: 他暗恋同班同学两年了 and 我以前暗恋过一个学长 to show usage and 暗恋对象 as the crush noun.
Internet Slang 是我的菜 Means Someone Is Your Type
- 是我的菜 is internet slang meaning someone is your type and literally translates to 'is my dish'.
- Karen illustrates with 高个子爱运动的男生是我的菜 and contrasts with saying someone isn't your type.
Use 跟 Or 和 With 交往 To Say Dating Someone
- 交往 is the verb for dating or being in a relationship and pairs with 跟 or 和 before the person.
- Example sentences include 他们已经交往三个月了 and 父母不同意她和那个男生交往.