情怀 qínghuái feelings
feelings; mood
How to remember 情怀: 情 feeling + 怀 bosom = feelings.
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How it is used
- A cherished feeling or sentiment - deep-seated moods, ideals, or nostalgia one holds - 家国情怀 (jiāguó qínghuái) love for home and country, 文艺情怀 (wényì qínghuái) an artistic sensibility.
- Elevated and warm; refers to lofty or nostalgic emotions/attachments, not passing moods.
- A marketing buzzword too: 卖情怀 (mài qínghuái) to sell on sentiment/nostalgia.