- 自由恋爱 zìyóuliàn'ài free choice of partnerThe practice of choosing a romantic partner or spouse based on mutual love and personal choice, rather than through arranged marriage or social pressure.
- 三角恋爱 sānjiǎoliàn'ài love triangleA situation where one person is involved in romantic relationships with two other people at the same time; also refers to a romantic rivalry involving three people.
- 速食恋爱 sùshíliàn'ài fast-food romanceA short-lived and fast-paced romantic relationship or dating style.
- 恋爱综艺节目 liàn'àizōngyìjiémù dating reality showa television variety show focused on romantic relationships and dating among participants
- 快餐恋爱 kuàicānliàn'ài fast-food romanceshort-term romantic relationship characterized by quick initiation and lack of deep commitment
- 谈恋爱 tánliàn'ài to dateTo be in a romantic relationship; to go steady.