親 (qīn) - Qīn — intimate, close, dear & parent

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qīn ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

器情

親 · qīn

Qīn — intimate, close, dear;

parent;

to kiss;

in person;

oneself;

related by blood or marriage.

Qīn — intimate, close, dearparentto kiss

Usage highlights

ParentsRelativesIntimateDearKissIn person

Synonyms

  • 近— near, close (in distance or relationship)
  • 密— intimate, close
  • 爱— love, affection

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • My parents (父母亲) are coming to visit.
  • We are close relatives (亲戚).
  • He kissed (亲) his child goodnight.
  • I will attend the meeting in person (亲自).

Collocations

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

Idioms

  • Treat with sincerity(亲力亲为)
  • Close as flesh and blood(亲如骨肉)
  • Six close relatives(六亲)
  • Not recognizing one's own relatives(六亲不认)
  • Marriage alliance(秦晋之亲)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Confucian ethics, 亲 represents the fundamental bond between family members, especially parents and children.
  • The character embodies the concept of 亲亲 (qīn qīn) — showing affection to one's kin, a core Confucian virtue.
  • Traditionally used in formal contexts to denote close blood relationships and marital connections.

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