一廂情願

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Chinese

one; single; a
one; single; a; (before verbs) as soon as, once; (before a noun) entire (family, etc.)
 
box (in theatre); side room
to be willing to; would rather; would prefer
to be willing to; would rather; would prefer; it would be better if
 
trad. (一廂情願) 情願
simp. (一厢情愿) 情愿
alternative forms 一相情願一相情愿

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Idiom

一廂情願

  1. one's own wishful thinking; unilateral willingness; unrequited love