暱 (nì) - Intimate, close, familiar & affectionate

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暱 · nì

Intimate, close, familiar;

affectionate;

refers to close personal relationships or familiarity.

Intimate, close, familiaraffectionaterefers to close personal relationships or familiarity.

Usage highlights

Intimate friendAffectionateClose relationshipFamiliar conversationAffectionate behaviorClose companion

Synonyms

  • 亲— close, intimate
  • 密— close, intimate
  • 近— near, close

Antonyms

  • 疏— distant, estranged
  • 远— far, distant
  • 生— unfamiliar, strange

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • They are very intimate friends (暱友).
  • He is affectionate towards his family (对家人很亲暱).
  • Avoid excessive familiarity (勿过份亲暱).
  • They have a close relationship (关系很暱).

Collocations

  • Intimate friend(暱友)
  • Affectionate(亲暱)
  • Close relationship(暱关系)
  • Familiar conversation(暱谈)
  • Affectionate behavior(暱行)
  • Close companion(暱伴)

Idioms

  • Intimate and affectionate(亲亲暱暱)
  • Extremely close and familiar(狎暱过分)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 暱 carries connotations of close personal bonds, often used in contexts of friendship and family relationships.
  • In classical literature, 暱 appears in contexts describing intimate relationships and affectionate behavior.
  • The character suggests a degree of privacy and personal connection rather than public formality.

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