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    Expressing "dear" with 亲爱 (qīn'ài)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    亲爱 + 的 + Person/Title

    Explanation

    亲爱 (qīn'ài) means "dear" or "beloved," used as a term of endearment for loved ones. It is most commonly followed by 的 and then a person or title, as in 亲爱的妈妈 (dear mother). It conveys warmth and closeness in both spoken and written Chinese.

    Examples

    • 亲爱的妈妈，祝您母亲节快乐！

      Qīn'ài de māma, zhù nín mǔqīnjié kuàilè!

      Dear Mom, wishing you a Happy Mother's Day!

    • 亲爱的同学们，欢迎来到新学期的第一堂课。

      Qīn'ài de tóngxuémen, huānyíng lái dào xīn xuéqī de dì yī táng kè.

      Dear students, welcome to the first class of the new semester.

    • 信的开头写着"亲爱的朋友"。

      Xìn de kāitóu xiě zhe "qīn'ài de péngyou."

      The letter began with "Dear Friend."

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