zǎo liàndictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
to be in love when one is too young / puppy love
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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

早戀 早恋 [zao3 lian4] /to be in love when one is too young; puppy love/

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Reference information

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Other forms in these source records: 早戀

  • 早
    zǎo

    early / morning / Good morning! / long ago / prematurely

  • 恋
    liàn

    to feel attached to / to long for / to love

Reference definitions from CC-CEDICT.