A Chinese saying which refers to a person having a limited passion or a passion that doesn't last long toward something/someone that he/she liked/loved/had passion about.
A: I would like to learn piano therefore I will need to buy one.
B: Oh, I suggest that you think carefully before you buy one as you are always a '3-minute passion' person.
B: Oh, I suggest that you think carefully before you buy one as you are always a '3-minute passion' person.
by Chocolate_Sugar April 11, 2014