(qīn) - Qīn — an archaic variant of 親 (qīn),

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· qīn

Qīn — an archaic variant of 親 (qīn), meaning 'dear', 'intimate', 'close', 'parent', or 'to kiss'.

Qīn — an archaic variant of 親 (qīn),

Usage highlights

dear parentintimate relationshipclose friendto kissrelativesdear one

Synonyms

  • dear, intimate, parent (modern standard form)
  • love, affection
  • close, intimate

Antonyms

  • distant, estranged
  • enemy, foe
  • hate, detest

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This is an archaic character for 'dear parent' (媇).
  • It denotes a close, intimate relationship (媇密).
  • The modern standard form is 親 (qīn).
  • It can be found in some historical texts (古典文).

Collocations

  • dear parent()
  • intimate relationship(媇密)
  • close friend(媇友)
  • to kiss(媇吻)
  • relatives(媇戚)
  • dear one(媇愛的)

Idioms

  • Close as flesh and blood(媇如骨肉)
  • Dear friends and honored guests(媇朋好友)
  • To treat with intimacy(媇密無間)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 媇 is an ancient variant form of the character 親, primarily found in historical documents and classical texts.
  • Its usage reflects the evolution of Chinese script, where certain character forms became standardized over time.
  • The character embodies traditional Chinese values of family closeness and intimate relationships.

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