亲热 (qīn rè) — (adjective) affectionate, warm, intimate (in manner or behavior); (verb) to show affection (physically or verbally); (colloquial) to get intimate with someone
Definition
Describes warm, demonstrative affection — often physical (hugging, holding hands) — typically between people already close. More demonstrative than 亲密, which describes closeness of relationship; 亲热 highlights the affectionate behavior itself.
adjective
affectionatewarmintimate (in manner or behavior)
verb
to show affection (physically or verbally)(colloquial) to get intimate with someone
Examples
- 亲热，。Tā men liǎ zài gōng yuán lǐ hěn qīn rè, shǒu lā zhuó shǒu sàn bù.The two of them are very affectionate in the park, walking hand in hand.
- 亲热，。Nǐ men bié zài kè rén miàn qián qīn rè, zhè yàng bú tài lǐ mào.Don't get intimate in front of the guests — it's not very polite.
- 亲热，。Tā qīn rè dì bào le bào hái zi, rán hòu chū mén le.She hugged the child affectionately, then went out.
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