How to Say ‘Dear’ in Simplified Chinese
亲
qīn
[qīn]
💬 Usage Tip: 亲 (qīn) on its own means close or related by blood, as in 亲人 "family". Together with 爱的 it forms 亲爱的 "honey".
Phrase Breakdown
亲
qīn
[qīn]
dear; close; intimate
Expresses closeness and affection; often used alone online as a sweet way to say 'dear'.
亲,你今天过得好吗?
Dear, how was your day today?
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