亲朋 (qīn) — relatives and friends
Definition
A fixed compound noun meaning 'relatives and friends' as a single social group — close kin and close friends together, not just acquaintances. Almost always used in formal/written contexts (e.g. 亲朋好友, 亲朋之情).
noun
relatives and friends
Examples
- ，亲朋。Zhè cì huí xiāng, qīn men dōu hěn rè qíng dì zhāo dài le wǒ.All the relatives and friends warmly hosted me on this trip back to my hometown.
- ，亲朋。Tā shì yè yǒu chéng, què hěn shǎo yǔ qīn lián xì.He is successful in his career, but rarely keeps in touch with relatives and friends.
- ，亲朋。Wú lùn fù guì hái shì pín jiàn, qīn zhī qíng zuì wéi zhēn guì.No matter rich or poor, the bond with relatives and friends is the most precious.
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