自作多情 — “Self-inflicted affection”
自作多情 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to imagine that someone is romantically interested in oneself when they are not; to indulge in unrequited love based on one's own imagination”. Literally, “Self-inflicted affection”.
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What does 自作多情 mean?
自作多情 (zì zuò duō qíng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to imagine that someone is romantically interested in oneself when they are not; to indulge in unrequited love based on one's own imagination”.
How do you pronounce 自作多情?
自作多情 is pronounced zì zuò duō qíng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 自作多情 literally mean?
Literally, 自作多情 means “Self-inflicted affection”. It is used to mean “to imagine that someone is romantically interested in oneself when they are not; to indulge in unrequited love based on one's own imagination”.
What is the Chinese definition of 自作多情?
自以为或自己想象自己是人家的意中人