亲爱

親愛
qīn ài
HSK 5
Dear or beloved (way of starting a letter)
adjective

Individual characters

亲qīn · dear, close, intimate, relative爱ài · to love, affection, to be fond of
HSK 1

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Example Sentences

亲爱的朋友，感谢你的支持。
qīnài de péngyǒu ， gǎnxiè nǐde zhīchí 。
Dear friend, thank you for your support.
这封信是写给我亲爱的家人的。
zhè fēng xìn shì xiěgěi wǒ qīnài de jiārén de 。
This letter is written to my beloved family.
亲爱的老师，您辛苦了。
qīnài de lǎoshī ， nín xīnkǔ le 。
Dear teacher, you have worked hard.

Words with similar meanings

可爱kěài
lovable
More informal, often used to describe someone who is endearing.
亲切qīnqiè
kind
Emphasizes warmth and friendliness, slightly different nuance.

Words Starting With 亲

亲戚qīn qi
"a relative (i.e. family relation)
亲切qīn qiè
amiable; friendliness; gracious; hospitality; intimate; cordial; kind; close and dear; familiar
亲自qīn zì
personally
亲热qīn rè
affectionate; intimate; warm-hearted
亲身qīn shēn
personal; oneself

Words Ending With 爱

可爱kě ài
amiable; cute; lovely
恋爱liàn ài
(romantic) love; in love; to have an affair
敬爱jìng ài
respect and love
热爱rè ài
to love ardently; to adore
疼爱téng ài
to love dearly

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