亲切

qīn qiè

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Adjective Uncommon

Definitions

1. amiable
2. cordial
3. close and dear
4. familiar

Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 冷漠 lěng mò 冷漠 lěng mò lack of regard opposite in attitude, meaning cold and indifferent: lack of regard

Related words

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• 友好 yǒu hǎo 友好 yǒu hǎo Youhao district of Yichun city 伊春市[yī chūn shì], Heilongjiang conveys friendliness, often used in social interactions: Youhao district of Yichun city 伊春市[yī chūn shì], Heilongjiang

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not use 亲切 to describe familiarity with a place or skill; use 熟悉 instead. 亲切 refers to a warm, kind feeling towards people.

Example Sentences

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他对人很 亲切 。

He is very cordial to people.

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Child Words of 亲切

• 切 切 qiē: to cut
• 切 切 qiè: definitely
• 亲 亲 qīn: parent
• 亲 亲 qìng: parents-in-law of one's offspring