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The word "亲人" is formed by combining the character "亲", which means "close" or "dear", with the character "人", which means "person". Together, they create a compound word that literally denotes "close person" and specifically refers to family members or loved ones.

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我的亲人很关心我

wǒ de qīnrén hěn guānxīn wǒ

My family members care about me a lot.

节日里我和亲人团聚

jiérì lǐ wǒ hé qīnrén tuánjù

During holidays I reunite with my family.

失去亲人是一件痛苦的事

shīqù qīnrén shì yī jiàn tòngkǔ de shì

Losing a loved one is a painful thing.

无论遇到什么困难亲人都支持我

wúlùn yù dào shénme kùnnán qīnrén dōu zhīchí wǒ

No matter what difficulties I encounter my family supports me.

对于长期在外的游子来说亲人的牵挂是最温暖的慰藉

duìyú chángqī zài wài de yóuzǐ lái shuō qīnrén de qiānguà shì zuì wēnnuǎn de wèijiè

For wanderers long away from home the concern of family is the warmest comfort.

Word Definition - 亲人

qīn rén one's close relatives; family members

Individual Character Details

亲 qīn, qìng
人 rén