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    Using 亲人 (qīnrén) to refer to relatives or loved ones

    Existence & Possession

    Structure

    亲人 + Modifier / Standalone

    Explanation

    The noun 亲人 (qīnrén) means "relatives," "family members," or "loved ones." It carries a warm, emotional connotation and refers to people who are closely connected by blood or deep affection. For example, 保护他们的亲人 means "to protect their loved ones."

    Examples

    • 过年的时候，大家最想和亲人团聚。

      guònián de shíhou, dàjiā zuì xiǎng hé qīnrén tuánjù.

      During the New Year, what everyone wants most is to reunite with family.

    • 他在外地工作，很想念远方的亲人。

      tā zài wàidì gōngzuò, hěn xiǎngniàn yuǎnfāng de qīnrén.

      He works away from home and misses his faraway family very much.

    • 为了保护亲人，他什么都愿意做。

      wèile bǎohù qīnrén, tā shénme dōu yuànyì zuò.

      To protect his family, he is willing to do anything.

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