亲爱 (qīn ài) — dear, beloved, darling
Definition
Used as a warm, affectionate modifier — 'dear, beloved' — almost always before a person or title (亲爱的妈妈, 亲爱的老师). Stronger and more intimate than 可爱 (cute) and 亲切 (warm/familiar).
adjective
dearbeloveddarling
Examples
- 。Wǒ qīn ài de nǎi nai jīn nián bā shí suì le.My dear grandmother is eighty years old this year.
- 。Tā shì wǒ zuì qīn ài de tóng xué.She is my dearest classmate.
- ，。qīn ài De, wǒ men yì qǐ qù chī fàn ba.Darling, let's go eat together.
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