亲

• 拼音: qīn
• 汉字拆解: 亲 = simplified from 親; traditional form has 辛 (bitter) + 木 (tree) + 见 (see), suggesting close bonds forged through shared experience

含义

Close; intimate; dear. Describes a warm, affectionate relationship between people.

Used as an adjective meaning close or dear (亲人 = close family, 亲密 = intimate). Also used as a verb meaning to kiss (亲一下 = give a kiss). In modern internet culture, 亲 has become a popular friendly greeting online, similar to 'dear' in English. Very versatile across registers.

例句

1. 她和奶奶特别亲，每个周末都去看她。
2. 两家人关系很亲，经常一起吃饭。
3. 小孩子都喜欢亲妈妈的脸。

用法指南

语境: family, relationships, online

语气: affectionate

正确说法

• 他们两个从小就特别亲。(The two of them have been especially close since childhood.)
• 妈妈亲了亲孩子的额头。(Mum kissed the child on the forehead.)

错误说法

• 我和我的老板很亲。(Avoid saying you are 亲 with your boss — it implies an inappropriately intimate relationship. Use 关系好 or 熟 instead.)

起源与历史

亲 is simplified from 親. The traditional form combines 辛 (bitter/hard) + 木 (tree) + 见 (see), suggesting the idea of seeing one's family after hardship — the closeness that comes from shared experience.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal