亲昵 (qīn nì) — intimate, affectionate
Definition
亲昵 (qīnnì) describes warm, affectionate closeness between people — like cuddly, familiar gestures or tone. Stronger and more tender than 亲密, which can also mean 'close' in a neutral or factual sense (亲密朋友 = close friends).
adjective
intimateaffectionate
Examples
- 亲昵。Tā men liǎ de guān xì fēi cháng qīn nì.Their relationship is very intimate.
- 亲昵。Tā duì wǒ zuò le yí gè qīn nì de jǔ dòng.She made an affectionate gesture toward me.
- 亲昵。Tā yòng qīn nì de yǔ qì gēn wǒ shuō huà.He spoke to me in an affectionate tone.
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