亲爱

親愛

qīn'ài

adjective HSK 5 #283

Meanings

1 dear
2 beloved

Characters

close; intimate

Examples

HSK 1

亲爱的，你在哪儿？

Qīn'ài de, nǐ zài nǎr?

Darling, where are you?

HSK 2

亲爱的妈妈，生日快乐！

Qīn'ài de māma, shēngrì kuàilè!

Dear Mom, happy birthday!

HSK 5

亲爱的朋友，感谢你一直以来的支持。

Qīn'ài de péngyou, gǎnxiè nǐ yìzhí yǐlái de zhīchí.

Dear friend, thank you for your continued support.

Tips

usage

亲爱的 is used as 'dear' in letters, speeches, and between couples. Between partners it's like 'darling' or 'honey.'

Stroke Order

亲 qīn

爱 ài