亲 (qīn) - dear, beloved, intimate & parent

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qīn ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 立

器情

亲 · qīn

dear, beloved, intimate;

parent;

blood relation;

to kiss;

personally, in person

dear, beloved, intimateparentblood relation

Usage highlights

DearParentsRelativesPersonallyIntimateKiss

Synonyms

  • 爱— love, affection
  • 近— close, near
  • 密— intimate, close

Antonyms

  • 疏— distant, estranged
  • 远— far, distant
  • 仇— enemy, foe

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • My dear friend(亲爱的朋友)
  • Parents and children(父母与子女)
  • I will visit personally(我亲自去)
  • Kiss the child(亲孩子)

Collocations

  • Dear(亲爱的)
  • Parents(父母亲)
  • Relatives(亲戚)
  • Personally(亲自)
  • Intimate(亲密)
  • Kiss(亲吻)

Idioms

  • Six relatives and friends don't recognize each other(六亲不认)
  • Not avoiding relatives and friends(亲不避疏)
  • Close to the virtuous and associate with the talented(亲贤远佞)
  • Personally go into battle(亲临战场)

Cultural background

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  • Represents the Confucian value of family relationships and filial piety
  • Used to express intimacy and personal connection in relationships
  • Important concept in Chinese family culture and social hierarchy

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