亲爱的

親愛的

qīnàide

adjective #3,362

Meanings

1 dear
2 darling
3 beloved

Characters

close; intimate; parent

possessive/descriptive particle

Examples

亲爱的，你在哪儿？

Qīn'àide, nǐ zài nǎr?

Darling, where are you?

亲爱的朋友们，大家好！

Qīn'àide péngyoumen, dàjiā hǎo!

Dear friends, hello everyone!

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 (qīn) is popular online.

Stroke Order

亲 qīn

爱 ài

的 de