Definitions
(noun)
relative; related by blood
(adjective)
close; intimate
(noun)
parents; family
(verb)
to kiss
(adverb)
in person; first-hand
(noun)
parents-in-law
About
The character "亲" derives from the traditional form "親", structurally composed of the component "亲" acting primarily as a phonetic element and "見" meaning "to see" as a semantic indicator, together suggesting the concept of visual proximity and direct encounter that originally implied close familial relationships, particularly parents. Its earliest meanings centered on blood relations and immediate family, but over centuries its application expanded to denote intimacy and closeness in a broader sense, including affectionate actions and personal bonds. The simplified form "亲" eliminates the "見" component, retaining only the original phonetic part which had independently carried connotations of kinship, thus streamlining the character while preserving its essential semantic field related to familial and personal proximity.
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亲人们都很好。
我亲口告诉他了。
她亲自下厨做饭。
这对新人非常亲密。
他对孩子过分亲热了。
他们俩亲密无间像兄弟。
公司领导亲切慰问了员工。
两国签署了新的贸易亲善协议。