亲爱的

親愛的

qīn'àide

adjective #3,362

Meanings

1 dear
2 darling
3 beloved

Characters

close; intimate; parent

possessive/descriptive particle

Examples

HSK 1

亲爱的，你在哪儿？

Qīn'àide, nǐ zài nǎr?

Darling, where are you?

HSK 2

亲爱的朋友们，大家好！

Qīn'àide péngyoumen, dàjiā hǎo!

Dear friends, hello everyone!

HSK 2

亲爱的妈妈，生日快乐！

Qīn'àide māma, shēngrì kuàilè!

Dear Mom, happy birthday!

Tips

usage

Used as a term of endearment between couples (like "honey" or "darling"), or formally in letters/speeches ("Dear..."). Between couples, the short form 亲 is popular online.

Stroke Order

亲 qīn

爱 ài

的 de