亲爱

親愛

qīn'ài

adjective HSK 4 #283

Meanings

1 dear
2 beloved

Characters

close; intimate

Examples

亲爱的妈妈，生日快乐！

Qīn'ài de māma, shēngrì kuàilè!

Dear Mom, happy birthday!

亲爱的同学们，欢迎回来！

Qīn'ài de tóngxué men, huānyíng huílái!

Dear students, welcome back!

亲爱的，你在哪儿？

Qīn'ài de, nǐ zài nǎr?

Darling, where are you?

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