Attachment signifies a deep emotional bond and a reluctance to separate from someone or something.
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- Emotional attachment, reluctance to part.
- Used for people, objects, or places.
- Implies a deep emotional connection.
Overview
依恋（yī liàn）是一个描述情感联系的动词，常用于表达一种不愿分离、留恋的情感状态。这种情感可以是对人的，也可以是对物的，甚至是对地方的。它源于长期的接触、熟悉和情感的投入，形成了一种心理上的联结。
依恋通常与‘对...’、‘于...’等介词连用，表示依恋的对象。例如，“他对故乡有着深深的依恋”，“孩子对母亲的依恋非常强烈”。它也可以单独使用，但通常语境会暗示依恋的对象。
在日常生活中，依恋常见于亲子关系（如婴儿对母亲的依恋）、人际关系（如朋友、恋人间的依恋）、对家乡的眷恋、对旧物的珍视等。在心理学领域，依恋理论（Attachment Theory）是研究个体早期与照料者之间关系的重要理论。
‘依赖’强调的是在物质或精神上需要对方的帮助才能维持，是一种功能性的需求。而‘依恋’则更侧重于情感上的联结和不愿分离，即使在功能上可以独立，也可能存在情感上的依恋。
与‘依恋’意思相近，但‘眷恋’更侧重于对过去或故乡等美好事物的留恋和思念，情感色彩更浓厚，常带有怀旧的意味。而‘依恋’的范围更广，可以是对当前人或物的依赖和不舍。
‘迷恋’指的是对某人或某事物产生强烈的、有时甚至是不理智的喜爱和兴趣，带有一定的痴迷色彩。它比‘依恋’更强烈，也更偏向于一种迷醉的状态，而‘依恋’则更平和、更稳定。
Examples
孩子对母亲有着天然的依恋。
everydayChildren have a natural attachment to their mothers.
他对故乡的依恋之情，随着年龄增长愈发浓厚。
formalHis attachment to his hometown grew stronger with age.
我挺依恋这个用了好几年的杯子的，不想换。
informalI'm quite attached to this mug I've used for years, I don't want to replace it.
依恋理论探讨了早期亲子关系对个体成年后社会适应能力的影响。
academicAttachment theory explores the impact of early parent-child relationships on an individual's social adaptability in adulthood.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
依依不舍
reluctant to part
恋恋不舍
reluctant to leave
Often Confused With
'依恋' (yī liàn) focuses on emotional connection and reluctance to part, while '依赖' (yī lài) emphasizes needing help or support, often functionally.
'眷恋' (juàn liàn) often refers to longing for the past or one's homeland, carrying a nostalgic tone. '依恋' is broader and can apply to current people or things.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
The word '依恋' is commonly used in everyday conversation and literature to describe emotional bonds. It is generally neutral in register but can lean towards positive connotations when describing healthy relationships, or negative when implying an unhealthy dependence. It's important to distinguish its emotional focus from the functional nature of '依赖'.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '依恋' (emotional attachment) with '依赖' (dependence/reliance). Ensure the context clearly indicates an emotional bond and unwillingness to separate when using '依恋'. Avoid using '依恋' when simply stating a need for help or support.
Tips
Understand the Emotional Bond
Focus on the feeling of connection and unwillingness to separate when using '依恋'.
Distinguish from Simple Dependence
Remember '依恋' is primarily emotional, while '依赖' is more about needing help.
Cultural Significance of Family Ties
In Chinese culture, strong family bonds are valued, making words like '依恋' relevant in describing relationships.
Word Origin
The character '依' (yī) means to rely on, lean on, or be close to. The character '恋' (liàn) means to love, long for, or be attached to. Together, '依恋' directly conveys the meaning of being emotionally attached and unwilling to part.
Cultural Context
In many East Asian cultures, including Chinese culture, strong emphasis is placed on family relationships and social harmony. Describing '依恋' within family contexts, like parent-child bonds or between siblings, is very common and culturally understood.
Memory Tip
Think of '依恋' as 'yi' (one) person you 'lian' (link) to emotionally, feeling sad to be apart. It's a strong emotional link you don't want to break.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions‘依恋’侧重于情感上的联结和不愿分离，是一种心理上的亲近感。而‘依赖’则更多指在生活、工作等方面需要对方的帮助和支持，是一种功能性的需求。
‘依恋’可以用在人（如父母、伴侣、孩子）、物品（如旧玩具、纪念品）或地方（如家乡、童年居住的房子）上，只要存在情感上的联结和不舍，都可以用‘依恋’来形容。
‘依恋’本身是一个中性词，但根据语境，它可以是积极的，比如孩子对母亲的依恋是健康的成长表现；也可以是消极的，比如过度依恋导致无法独立。
在心理学中，‘依恋’（Attachment）是一个核心概念，特指个体在生命早期与主要照料者（通常是母亲）建立的情感联结，这种联结模式会影响个体一生的人际关系和情感发展。
Test Yourself
离开家乡多年，他对那片土地依然有着深深的______。
这里描述的是对家乡土地的情感联结和不舍，‘依恋’最符合语境。
下列哪个句子正确使用了‘依恋’？
‘依恋’可以用于人、动物、地方或事物，表达不愿分离的情感，以上三个例子都恰当使用了‘依恋’。
造句：
这个句子清晰地表达了对旧玩具的情感依恋，并说明了原因。
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Summary
Attachment signifies a deep emotional bond and a reluctance to separate from someone or something.
- Emotional attachment, reluctance to part.
- Used for people, objects, or places.
- Implies a deep emotional connection.
Understand the Emotional Bond
Focus on the feeling of connection and unwillingness to separate when using '依恋'.
Distinguish from Simple Dependence
Remember '依恋' is primarily emotional, while '依赖' is more about needing help.
Cultural Significance of Family Ties
In Chinese culture, strong family bonds are valued, making words like '依恋' relevant in describing relationships.
Examples
4 of 4孩子对母亲有着天然的依恋。
Children have a natural attachment to their mothers.
他对故乡的依恋之情，随着年龄增长愈发浓厚。
His attachment to his hometown grew stronger with age.
我挺依恋这个用了好几年的杯子的，不想换。
I'm quite attached to this mug I've used for years, I don't want to replace it.
依恋理论探讨了早期亲子关系对个体成年后社会适应能力的影响。
Attachment theory explores the impact of early parent-child relationships on an individual's social adaptability in adulthood.
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