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亲爱 (qīn ài): dear

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 5adjective

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: dear
Characters: 2
Part of speech: adjective
HSK level: HSK 5

Full definitions

dear
beloved
darling

Chinese explanation

表示关系密切、感情深厚，常用于称呼自己喜爱的人
用在书信或称呼前，表示亲切、尊敬，如亲爱的朋友、亲爱的妈妈。

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Character breakdown

HSK 5

parent

HSK 1

to love

Example sentences

Dear, you worked hard today; I made you a hearty dinner.

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