The word "亲人" is formed by combining the character 亲 (qīn), which carries the core meaning of "close", "dear", or "intimate", with the character 人 (rén), meaning "person". Together, they create a concept that is greater than the sum of its parts; it does not merely denote a "close person", but conceptually fuses these ideas to intrinsically mean "one's own dear people" or "family". It directly evokes the profound, innate bonds of kinship and emotional closeness, extending beyond strict blood relations to include anyone who occupies that intimate, familial role in one's heart.