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亲爱 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say qīn ài slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
亲爱表示非常喜欢或亲近。
qīn ài biǎo shì fēi cháng xǐ huān huò qīn jìn.
Dear indicates very much liked or close.
Context note
我们常用亲爱来称呼心爱的人。
wǒ men cháng yòng qīn ài lái chēng hū xīn ài de rén.
We often use dear to address a beloved person.
5 examples
亲爱的妈妈，谢谢你。
qīn ài de mā ma， xiè xiè nǐ。
Dear mom, thank you.
亲爱的朋友，你好。
qīn ài de péng yǒu， nǐ hǎo。
Dear friend, hello.
亲爱的爸爸，我爱你。
qīn ài de bà ba， wǒ ài nǐ。
Dear dad, I love you.
亲爱的老师，您辛苦了。
qīn ài de lǎo shī， nín xīn kǔ le。
Dear teacher, you have worked hard.
亲爱的，我们回家吧。
qīn ài de， wǒ men huí jiā ba。
Dear, let's go home.
5 mini stories
亲爱的奶奶给我讲故事。
qīn ài de nǎi nai gěi wǒ jiǎng gù shì。
Dear grandma tells me stories.
亲爱的，你今天开心吗？
qīn ài de， nǐ jīn tiān kāi xīn ma？
Dear, are you happy today?
亲爱的哥哥帮我做作业。
qīn ài de gē ge bāng wǒ zuò zuò yè。
Dear brother helps me with homework.
亲爱的，我们一起画画。
qīn ài de， wǒ men yì qǐ huà huà。
Dear, let's draw together.
亲爱的姐姐送我一个礼物。
qīn ài de jiě jie sòng wǒ yí gè lǐ wù。
Dear sister gives me a gift.